Sweet Potato Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc is a popular dessert in France, especially during the autumn season. It is named after the highest mountain in the Alps, Mont Blanc, due to its resemblance to the snow-capped peak.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 150 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Sweet Potato Mont Blanc

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

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

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Sweet Potatoes
• 200 gram Chestnuts
• 150 gram Sugar
• 500 ml Whipping Cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 50 gram Powdered Sugar
• 100 ml Milk
• 50 gram Butter
• 50 gram Flour
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into small pieces and boil until tender.
3. In a separate pot, boil the chestnuts until soft. Peel and mash them.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the boiled sweet potatoes, mashed chestnuts, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mash and mix until smooth.
5. In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the sweet potato and chestnut mixture.
7. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle.
8. Pipe the mixture onto individual serving plates in a mont blanc shape.
9. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
10. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly, until a thick custard forms.
11. Remove from heat and let the custard cool.
12. Once cooled, place the custard in a piping bag fitted with a small round nozzle.
13. Pipe the custard onto the sweet potato mont blanc.
14. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
15. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the sugar caramelizes.
16. Let it rest for 1 hour before serving.
17. Enjoy your Sweet Potato Mont Blanc!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

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.