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Mont Blanc

A delightful dessert consisting of a meringue base topped with rich chestnut cream and whipped cream, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chestnut puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for cream
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Pastry bag with a round tip
  • Fine mesh sieve

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C).
  2. Whip the egg whites in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar while mixing until the meringue is glossy and stiff.
  4. Using a pastry bag, pipe meringue into circular nests on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake the meringues for about 1 hour, or until they are dry to the touch.
  6. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer.
  7. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  8. Spread a layer of chestnut puree over each meringue base, then pipe the whipped cream on top.
  9. Dust the tops with cocoa powder and serve immediately.

Notes

Mont Blanc is best enjoyed right away, but it pairs beautifully with a warm cup of coffee or tea.