Autumnal Mont Blancs Like Toasted English Muffins

Mont Blanc is a classic French dessert made with chestnut puree and whipped cream, and it is often served during the autumn season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Autumnal Mont Blancs Like Toasted English Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking, Whipping Cuisine: English, French Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece English Muffins
• 1 cup Chestnut Puree
• 1 cup Whipping Cream
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
• 2 ounce Chestnuts
• 2 tablespoon Caramel Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the English muffins in half and toast them until golden brown.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chestnut puree, whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until light and fluffy.
3. Spread the chestnut cream mixture onto the toasted English muffins.
4. In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Dust the tops of the Mont Blancs with the cocoa powder mixture.
5. Place the Mont Blancs on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cream is set.
6. While the Mont Blancs are baking, roast the chestnuts in a dry skillet until fragrant.
7. Remove the Mont Blancs from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes.
8. Top each Mont Blanc with a roasted chestnut and drizzle with caramel sauce.
9. Serve the Autumnal Mont Blancs Like Toasted English Muffins warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.