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Chestnut mousse in a whipper

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.
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duree9 min. difficultéEasy prix1.40 € pour combien200 g ingredients2 Ingredients
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Last modified on: October 18th 2020
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For 200 g, you will need:
  • 1 liquid cream 100 g liquid cream
  • 2 sweet chestnut purée (crème de marrons) 100 g sweet chestnut purée (crème de marrons)
  • Total weight: 200 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 9 min.

Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
Chestnut mousse in a whipper : Stage 1
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.
Chestnut mousse in a whipper : Stage 2
Mix thoroughly with a whisk.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 4 min.
Chestnut mousse in a whipper : Stage 3
Pour the mixture into your whipper through a fine strainer.
Stage 4
Chestnut mousse in a whipper : Stage 4
You will probably need to push the last bit through with a spoon.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Chestnut mousse in a whipper : Stage 5
Close the whipper, pierce a gas canister and shake vigorously.

It you are not going to use it immediately, refrigerate until needed.
Stage 6
Chestnut mousse in a whipper : 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.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe4 RDI=2 %70 RDI=7 %30 RDI=5 %580 RDI=30 %2,410 RDI: 30 %
Per 100 g2 RDI=1 %40 RDI=3 %20 RDI=2 %290 RDI=10 %1,200 RDI: 10 %
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
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 200 g : 1.40 €

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