Chocolate Souffle Cups
December 27, 2024
Chocolate Egg Muffins
December 27, 2024Difficulty
Easy / Beginner
Prep time
25 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Makes
6 servings
Description
These chestnut cream refrigerator cakes are super creamy and rich in flavor. These are enjoyed chilled as a comforting dessert.
Instructions
- Put the cakes in a food processor and process to fine crumbs.
- Stir in the chestnut puree and press the mixture into the bottom of 6 sundae glasses.
- Chop the chocolate and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Heat the cream until it starts to simmer, then pour over the chopped chocolate and stir until the mixture has cooled and thickened.
- Spoon on top of the cake mixture and chill until firm.
- Whip the cream with the icing sugar and vanilla extract, then whisk in the chestnut puree.
- Spoon the chestnut cream on top of the chocolate ganache and top with chopped nuts and gold leaf.
Ingredients
- 2 plain cakes
- 55g/ 2oz/ 1/4 cup chestnut puree
- 110g/ 4oz/ 1/2 cup dark chocolate, minimum 60% cocoa solids (Ganache)
- 110ml/ 4fl. oz/ 1/2 cup double (heavy) cream (Ganache)
- 225ml/ 8fl. oz/ 1 cup double (heavy) cream (for the chestnut cream)
- 2 tablespoon icing (confectioners') sugar (for the chestnut cream)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the chestnut cream)
- 110g/ 4oz/ 1/2 cup chestnut puree (for the chestnut cream)
- 2 tablespoon nuts, finely chopped (for the chestnut cream)
- Gold leaf (for the chestnut cream)
About me
At Crispy Crust Confections, we specialize in crafting delicious, high-quality desserts made with love and the finest ingredients. From cakes to cookies, each treat is baked fresh and designed to make your celebrations sweeter. Thank you for visiting, and we can't wait to share our passion for baking with you!