Description
Monte Bianco, also known as Crema di Castagne, is a classic Italian dessert made with chestnuts. It resembles a snowy mountain peak and is typically served with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g cooked chestnuts
- 100g sugar
- 250ml milk
- 1 vanilla pod
- 50g butter
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel and cook the chestnuts until soft.
- In a saucepan, heat milk with the vanilla pod.
- Blend chestnuts with sugar and butter, then gradually add warm milk until smooth.
- Pass the mixture through a sieve for a finer texture.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Pipe the chestnut mixture into a mountain shape.
- Top with whipped cream to resemble snow.
Notes
- Use fresh chestnuts for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Chill before serving for better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Monte Bianco, Crema di Castagne, Italian dessert, chestnut dessert