Charlottechicken Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I've found a tin of Merchant Gourmet chestnut puree in the cupboard, it doesn't say if it is sweetened or not. Any ideas for cakes or desserts I can make with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 My Granny used to make a dessert with chesnut puree and it was lovely. It sounds weird but sandwich together ginger biscuits spread with the chesnut puree to form a long log shape then drizzle with sherry and let it soak in and leave in the fridge for half an hour then whip double cream or whipping cream and spread over the whole thing and decorate with grated chocolate. Its Yummy!!!!! one of my childhood favourites!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue_F Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 The Buche de Noel I make uses this, it's a Mary Berry recipe, not very seasonal though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 It makes an amazing stuffing My sis in law did one at Christmas. I think it was a can of it mixed with some sausage meat, s&p and that's about it I think. There maybe recipes on-line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I was going to say stuffing too sausage meat, breadcrumbs, a bit of water to bind it, salt and pepper and then make into balls and cook for about 25-30 mins at 400/200/gas Mark 6. They freeze really well (cooked) too, then I just defrost 4 and reheat for 15-20 mins.... In fact following the same cupboard discovery I hav some in the freezer right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks guys, I love the sound of the ginger biscuits and sherry cake Will have a look at a buche de Noel recipe too. I want to try it in a cake, so might make some sort of filling from some, and mix a bit with the actual cake mix too. I'm guessing I can freeze it, so might open the tin tonight, it's a bit out of date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 There's a lovely Nigella chocolate mousses recipe which uses it... delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
