Mont blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue
Looking for an idea for a festive dessert? These Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream are simply irresistible! Imagine layers of boudoir, creamy mascarpone and chestnut cream... Each spoon is a veritable cloud, topped with a little meringue for a wow effect! Everything's more elegant in a verrine, isn't it? ;-)
Ingredients
Meringues:
The cream:
Topping:
Topping:
Materials
- 6 verrines 2 3/4 oz
- 1 electric mixer
- piping bags
- fluted tip
- maryse
- parchment paper
Preparation
The meringues:
Beat the egg white with a little sugar until frothy.
Continue beating, adding the sugar a little at a time, until you obtain a thick consistency.
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a fluted tip.
Poach small meringues on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven at 250°F (120°C) for 1h15.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and leave to cool.
The cream:
Place the cream, mascarpone, beaters and bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Then place the ingredients in the bowl with the vanilla and chestnut cream.
Beat until stiff.
The topping:
Combine the chestnut cream and powdered sugar.
Crumble a few meringues and spread the crumbs over the bottom of the verrines.
Place the cream in a piping bag and poach in the verrines up to the center.
Break the boudoirs into 3 pieces and dip them in the milk just before placing them on top of the cream with about 1/2 teaspoon of chestnut cream.
Cover with cream.
Place the topping mixture (chestnut cream + powdered sugar) in a piping bag and cut a small opening in the bag.
Poach the mixture in a spiral on top of the verrine.
Decorate the tops of the verrines with meringue crumbs and a small meringue in the center.
Chill for 3 hours before serving. And voilà, it's ready!
Observations
How long can Mont Blanc-style verrines be kept?
You can keep them for up to 3 days in the fridge. If you prepare them in advance, add the meringue chips and meringue on top just before serving.
What can I use instead of chestnut cream?
You can replace it with any spread.
What to use instead of meringue?
Here, we've prepared homemade meringues. You can use ready-made meringues. Or replace them with crumbled cookies, for example.
How much chestnut cream should I buy to make this recipe?
You'll need to buy at least 5 oz of chestnut cream to make this recipe.
