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Perhaps you've heard of "MaronSui's", those chestnut mousses you find in shops? Here's a much better homemade version, easy enough to make.
2 hours 30 min.
Easy
4.70 €
4 people
4 IngredientsLast modified on: May 26th 2024
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
250 g sweet chestnut purée (crème de marrons) - 2
250 g Mascarpone - 3
3 egg whites - 4
2 tablespoons caster sugar - Total weight: 620 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Resting: 2 hours
All in all: 2 hours 30 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 3 min.
Pour 250 g sweet chestnut purée (crème de marrons) and 250 g Mascarpone into a small bowl.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Pour 3 egg whites into another bowl and beat until stiff, adding 2 tablespoons caster sugar at the end.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Take 1/4 of the egg whites and pour over the mascarpone + chestnut cream mixture.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
Mix gently with a whisk, but don't be too insistent. Just aerate the mixture slightly to make it easier to incorporate the beaten egg whites.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 4 min.
Take half the remaining egg whites and pour over the previously aerated mascarpone + chestnut cream mixture.
Fold in very gently, this time with a spatula, following these instructions.
Fold in very gently, this time with a spatula, following these instructions.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 4 min.
Do the same with the other half of the egg whites, until you obtain a fine mousse.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 5 min.
Divide between glasses or ramekins. If possible, use a piping bag with a fluted tip for a more attractive effect.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 2 hours
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Remarks
If you prefer a lighter mousse, use 4 egg whites instead of 3.
For a little pep, you can add a dash of whisky, or other alcohol, to the mascarpone + chestnut cream mixture.
For a little pep, you can add a dash of whisky, or other alcohol, to the mascarpone + chestnut cream mixture.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 20 RDI=7 % | 210 RDI=20 % | 110 RDI=20 % | 1,860 RDI=90 % | 7,790 RDI: 90 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 300 RDI=20 % | 1,260 RDI: 20 % |
| Per person | 4 RDI=2 % | 50 RDI=5 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 470 RDI=20 % | 1,950 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 4.70 €
- Per person : 1.20 €
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