Blackcurrant and chestnut verrines


Blackcurrant and chestnut verrines
Blackcurrants and chestnuts and go together really well, as the tang of the one balances the gentle sweetness of the other.

Here they are combined in a verrrine, with a blackcurrant crémeux and chestnut mousse, served with a little sablé biscuit.
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Last modified on: November 1st 2020
For 6 pieces, you will need:
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Resting: 40 min.
All in all: 1 hour 9 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 20 min.
Blackcurrant and chestnut verrines
Roll out 100 g Sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée) into a long rectangle and cut into strips about half an inch (1 cm) wide.

Bake at 390°F (200°C) for 10 to 15 minutes.

Set aside on a wire rack.

Stage 2 - 3 min.
Blackcurrant and chestnut verrines
Divide the blackcurrant crémeux evenly between the glasses.

Stage 3 - 40 min.
Blackcurrant and chestnut verrines
Leave to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for half an hour.

Stage 4 - 3 min.
Blackcurrant and chestnut verrines
Once the crémeux is cold and set, fill up the glasses with chestnut mousse.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
Blackcurrant and chestnut verrines
Just before serving, stick a sablé biscuit into the top. Serve without delay.
Remarks
You can use a different fruit instead of blackcurrants in the crémeux, but do try to keep to something with a hint of acidity (raspberries, currants, etc.), to contrast with the chestnut flavour.
Keeping: Should be eaten the same day.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe140 RDI=60 %1,470 RDI=140 %670 RDI=100 %7,800 RDI=390 %32,650 RDI: 390 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=9 %250 RDI=20 %110 RDI=20 %1,300 RDI=70 %5,440 RDI: 70 %
Per piece20 RDI=9 %250 RDI=20 %110 RDI=20 %1,300 RDI=70 %5,440 RDI: 70 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, Milk, egg, Nuts
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 pieces : 3.35 €
  • Per piece : 0.60 €

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Chestnut mousse in a whipper
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