Sweet Chestnut Cream
Serves 2
15 mins prep
15 mins cook
30 mins total
A sweetened puree of roasted chestnuts that is the perfect addition to holiday desserts and baking.
Place the roasted and peeled chestnuts in a saucepan with a cup of brown sugar and 2 cups of water
Bring the water to a simmer and cook until the chestnuts have softened (about 15 minutes)
Use a spider or slotted spoon to transfer the softened chestnuts into a food processor and set the water they were simmered in aside for now
Add 2 tablespoons of natural unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt and blend until completely combined
Slowly add the liquid the chestnuts were simmered in while blending on low until the consistency is thick and smooth
Use immediately or allow the mixture to cool and chill in an airtight container
