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Festive Chestnut Mousse with Chocolate Ganache

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Indulge in the ultimate holiday dessert that's simply nut-credible! This festive chestnut mousse with decadent chocolate ganache will have your everyone asking for seconds!
Prep Time 10 minutes
REFRIGERATE 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Christmas Dessert
Cuisine Christmas
Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • 10.58 oz (300 g) heavy cream (Very Cold)
  • 10.58 oz (300 g) chestnut purée
  • 1.06 oz (30 g) heavy cream
  • 1.26 oz (35 g) dark chocolate chunks
  • Festive Sprinkles (Green | White | Red)

Instructions
 

  • Place the mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer ahead of time.

CHESTNUT MOUSSE PREPARATION

  • Beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks.
    10.58 oz heavy cream
  • Gently, fold the chestnut purée.
    10.58 oz chestnut purée
  • Scoop or pipe your preparation into your cups. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE PREPARATION

  • Pour the Heavy Whipping Cream into a microwave safe bowl and bring it just to a boil in microwave, about 30 seconds at a time (1 minute total). Add the dark chocolate chips and swirl to coat all chips. Allow to sit for 2 minutes, then stir. Set aside.
    1.06 oz heavy cream, 1.26 oz dark chocolate chunks

ASSEMBLY

  • Right before serving, take your cups out of the refrigerator. Pipe the chocolate ganache and chestnut purée on top. Add some festive sprinkles to decorate. Bon Appétit & Happy Holidays!
    Festive Sprinkles

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Festive Chestnut Mousse with Chocolate Ganache
Amount Per Serving
Calories 536 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 21g131%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 93mg31%
Sodium 47mg2%
Potassium 136mg4%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 42g47%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 1213IU24%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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