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Chestnut mousse in a whipper
In France, chestnut mousse is sometimes called "Mousse Mont Blanc". It is a delicious combination of whipped cream with chestnut purée, traditionally mixed in very gently.
Here is a simple, rapid version, made with a cream whipper.
Here is a simple, rapid version, made with a cream whipper.
72 K 3.4/5 (12 reviews)
9 min.
Easy
1.40 €
200 g
2 IngredientsLast modified on: October 18th 2020
For 200 g, you will need:
- 1
100 g liquid cream - 2
100 g sweet chestnut purée (crème de marrons) - Total weight: 200 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 9 min.
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
Put 100 g liquid cream and 100 g sweet chestnut purée (crème de marrons) (both cold from the fridge) in a bowl.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Mix thoroughly with a whisk.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 4 min.
Pour the mixture into your whipper through a fine strainer.
Stage 4
You will probably need to push the last bit through with a spoon.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Close the whipper, pierce a gas canister and shake vigorously.
It you are not going to use it immediately, refrigerate until needed.
It you are not going to use it immediately, refrigerate until needed.
Stage 6
This mousse is superb: smooth and light, straight from the whipper.
Remarks
It is important to strain the mixture in stage 3 to avoid blocking the whipper siphon, so do take care at this stage.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, in the whipper.
Source: Home made.
How much will it cost?
- For 200 g : 1.40 €
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