Halloween Kabocha Squash Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc is a traditional French dessert made with chestnut puree and whipped cream. It is named after the highest mountain in the Alps.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Halloween Kabocha Squash Mont Blanc

Cooking Method: Baking, Whipping Cuisine: French, Japanese Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Kabocha Squash
• 100 gram Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Chestnut Puree
• 2 tablespoon Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
• 2 ounce Chestnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut the kabocha squash in half, remove the seeds and fibers, and cut into small pieces.
3. Place the kabocha squash pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until soft.
4. Remove the skin from the baked kabocha squash and mash it with a fork or a food processor.
5. In a saucepan, combine the mashed kabocha squash and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens.
6. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the kabocha squash mixture.
8. In another bowl, mix the chestnut puree, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
9. Fill a piping bag with the kabocha squash mixture and pipe it into serving glasses.
10. Top with the chestnut mixture and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
11. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
12. Garnish with chestnuts before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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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.