Mont blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue

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Dessert
6 servings
Very Easy
4 h 50 m

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

6

Meringues:

The cream:

Topping:

Topping:


Materials

  • 6 verrines 2 3/4 oz
  • 1 electric mixer
  • piping bags
  • fluted tip
  • maryse
  • parchment paper

Preparation

Preparation20 min
Waiting time3 h 15 m
Cook time1 h 15 m
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 1The 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.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 2Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a fluted tip.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 3Poach small meringues on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 4Bake in a preheated oven at 250°F (120°C) for 1h15.
    Remove the baking sheet from the oven and leave to cool.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 5The 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.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 6Beat until stiff.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 7The topping:
    Combine the chestnut cream and powdered sugar.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 8Crumble a few meringues and spread the crumbs over the bottom of the verrines.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 9Place the cream in a piping bag and poach in the verrines up to the center.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 10Break 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.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 11Cover with cream.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 12Place 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.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 13Decorate the tops of the verrines with meringue crumbs and a small meringue in the center.
  • Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue - Preparation step 14Chill 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.



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Attributes

Refrigerator storage

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