Best Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Recipes

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CHOCOLATE CHESTNUT TORTE WITH CHOCOLATE COGNAC MOUSSE



Chocolate Chestnut Torte with Chocolate Cognac Mousse image

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Freeze/Chill     Christmas     Cognac/Armagnac     Winter     Chill     Chestnut     Sour Cream     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

For ganache filling and frosting
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
16 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped
6 marrons glacés (candied chestnuts), finely chopped
For cake layers
9 oz bottled whole shelled roasted chestnuts (1 1/2 cups)
2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup sour cream
For chocolate Cognac mousse
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
8 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped
5 tablespoons Cognac
3/4 cup chilled heavy cream
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Garnish: caramelized chestnuts
Special Equipment
3 (8-inch) round cake pans; an 8-inch round of cardboard, covered with foil if not wax-coated

Steps:

  • Make ganache:
  • Bring cream and butter to a simmer in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to low. Whisk in chocolate until smooth and remove from heat. Transfer ganache to a bowl and chill, covered, stirring every 30 minutes, until thickened but spreadable, about 2 hours. (If ganache becomes too stiff, let stand at room temperature until slightly softened.)
  • Make cake layers while ganache chills:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter cake pans and line bottom of each with a round of parchment or wax paper. Butter paper and dust pans with flour, knocking out excess flour.
  • Pulse chestnuts with flour, baking soda, and salt in a food processor until finely ground.
  • Beat butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a standing mixer or about 6 minutes with a handheld. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in vanilla (mixture will look a little separated). Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture and sour cream alternately in 3 batches, beginning and ending with flour and mixing until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among pans and bake in middle of oven until pale golden and springy to the touch, about 30 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks, then invert onto racks and remove parchment.
  • Make mousse and assemble torte:
  • Melt butter and chocolate in a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring until smooth, and stir in Cognac. Transfer to a bowl and chill, covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened to the consistency of softened butter, about 1 hour. (If mixture becomes too stiff, let stand at room temperature until softened.)
  • Beat cream in a bowl with cleaned beaters until it just holds soft peaks, then chill, covered, while beginning to assemble torte.
  • Put 1 cake layer on cardboard round on a rack set in a shallow baking pan (1 inch deep). Spread 1/2 cup ganache evenly over top of layer and sprinkle with all of chopped marrons glacés. Top marrons glacés with another 1/4 cup ganache and cover with another cake layer.
  • Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt using cleaned beaters at medium-high speed until they just hold soft peaks. Add sugar and beat at high speed until whites just hold stiff peaks. Stir whipped cream into chocolate Cognac mixture, then stir in one third of whites to lighten. Fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Spoon mousse immediately onto cake layer (it sets quickly), spreading evenly, then top with third cake layer. Chill torte, covered, until mousse layer is firm, about 1 hour. Keep remaining ganache at a spreadable consistency at room temperature, chilling, covered, if it becomes too soft.
  • Glaze cake:
  • Reserve 1 1/4 cups ganache in a metal bowl, then spread remainder over top and side of torte to seal in crumbs. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Set bowl of reserved ganache over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring until ganache reaches a pourable consistency. Remove bowl from heat and cool 5 minutes. Pour ganache evenly over top of torte, making sure it coats all of side. Shake rack gently to smooth glaze (let excess drip into baking pan). Transfer cake on cardboard to a cake stand or plate using 2 large heavy metal spatulas and chill until set. Garnish just before serving.

CHOCOLATE-CHESTNUT MOUSSE CAKE



Chocolate-Chestnut Mousse Cake image

This stunning dessert is a simple-to-make icebox cake. Chocolate shavings are easily made with a vegetable peeler.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable oil, for pan
1 jar (7.4 ounces) peeled roasted chestnuts
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
Pinch of coarse salt
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 61 percent cacao), melted and slightly cooled, plus more for shavings
1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
24 chocolate wafer cookies (from 1 package)

Steps:

  • Lightly coat an 8-inch round cake pan with oil, and line with plastic, leaving a 4-inch overhang.
  • Finely grind chestnuts in a food processor. Heat ground chestnuts, milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, and the salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbles form at edge.
  • Whisk together yolks, cornstarch, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium heatproof bowl.
  • Slowly add hot chestnut mixture to yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Return to pan; cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thick, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a mixer. Add vanilla and butter. Beat on medium speed until cool, about 5 minutes. Stir half the chestnut mixture into melted chocolate.
  • Beat 1 1/4 cups cream until soft peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold half the whipped cream into plain chestnut mixture and the other half into chocolate-chestnut mixture.
  • Pour chestnut mousse into prepared pan. Cover with 12 chocolate wafers, working in a circular pattern. Top with chocolate-chestnut mousse and remaining 12 chocolate wafers. Fold plastic overhang over top to cover cake. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Uncover cake; place a platter on top, flip, and unmold. Remove plastic. Beat remaining 1/4 cup cream until soft peaks form. Spread on top of cake. Garnish with chocolate shavings.

CHOCOLATE-CHESTNUT MOUSSE



Chocolate-Chestnut Mousse image

Your blender does most of the work for you to make this decadent mousse: no eggs, no double boiler, no extra fuss. It's the perfect make-ahead dessert for an impressive holiday meal.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Dessert     Chocolate     Chestnut     Kid-Friendly     Christmas     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10.5 ounces vacuum-packed or jarred roasted or steamed chestnuts (about 2 cups)
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cacao), divided
1 1/2 teaspoons brandy, divided
3 cups heavy cream, divided

Steps:

  • Bring chestnuts, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan. Reduce heat, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until milk is reduced by one-quarter and chestnuts smash fairly easily against the side of the pot with the back of a spoon, 15-17 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop 4 oz. chocolate. Using a peeler, shave remaining 1 oz. chocolate; set aside until ready to serve.
  • Purée chestnut mixture in a blender on high speed until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Add chopped chocolate and 1 tsp. brandy and blend on high speed until chocolate is melted, about 30 seconds. Scrape into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally (if lumps form, stir vigorously until smooth), 15-20 minutes.
  • Whip 2 cups cream with a whisk in another large bowl until it just barely holds soft peaks. Stir one-third of cream into chocolate mixture to lighten it, then fold in remaining cream just until incorporated. Transfer mousse to a large serving bowl, cover, and chill at least 2 hours or up to 1 day.
  • Whip remaining 1 cup cream and 1/2 tsp. brandy with whisk in a large bowl to medium peaks. Garnish mousse with reserved chocolate shavings and serve with whipped cream alongside.
  • Do ahead
  • Mousse can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

CHOCOLATE-CHESTNUT MOUSSE



Chocolate-Chestnut Mousse image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup chestnut puree (found in the baking aisle)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups heavy cream
8ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup chestnut puree (found in the baking aisle)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted, about 2 minutes. Blend the chestnut puree, almond extract, salt and 1 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold in half of the melted chocolate.
  • Beat the cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar with a mixer until soft peaks form. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping. Fold one-quarter of the remaining whipped cream into the chestnut mixture, then fold in the rest. Chill up to 8 hours.
  • Divide the mousse among dessert glasses. Top with the reserved whipped cream. Remelt the remaining chocolate in the microwave, if necessary, then drizzle on top.
  • Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted, about 2 minutes. Blend the chestnut puree, almond extract, salt and 1 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold in half of the melted chocolate.
  • Beat the cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar with a mixer until soft peaks form. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping. Fold one-quarter of the remaining whipped cream into the chestnut mixture, then fold in the rest. Chill up to 8 hours.
  • Divide the mousse among dessert glasses. Top with the reserved whipped cream. Remelt the remaining chocolate in the microwave, if necessary, then drizzle on top.

CHOCOLATE CHESTNUT MOUSSE TART



Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Tart image

Chilled dough for a 10-inch flan ring, as above, baked as described for lemon meringue tart

Provided by Mimi Sheraton

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 20m

Yield Eight to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups heavy sweet cream
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons rum
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
6 ounces cooked fresh or canned chestnuts, chopped fine (see note)
4 ounces lightly roasted hazelnuts, crushed
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate in bar or block form, approximately Confectioners' sugar, for decoration

Steps:

  • Whip cream until stiff and set aside.
  • Soften gelatin in rum, then set over warm water until liquid
  • Beat egg yolks with sugar until thick and pale in color. Beat in gelatin-rum mixture.
  • Fold whipped cream, chestnuts and hazelnuts into yolk mixture.
  • Turn mousse into cooled pie shell, mounding it toward the center.
  • Prepare chocolate curls slowly and carefully by drawing a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler across the brand flat surface of the chocolate, which should shave off in long curls. Sprinkle curls generously over top of the pie and then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 309, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 22 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

CHOCOLATE - CHESTNUT MOUSSE



Chocolate - Chestnut Mousse image

How's this for a "do ahead" dessert? The chestnuts give a lovely rich flavor to the chocolate. Very Christmas with the red & green cherries

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chunks, melted
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chestnut puree
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whipping cream, beaten stiff
4 egg whites, beaten to form soft peaks
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon icing sugar
red glazed cherries (for garnish)
green glazed cherries (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate& butter in a heavy saucepan on very low heat, remove pan from heat Stir in the Chestnut puree, a little at a time, mashing with the back of the spoon to break up large pieces (small bits of puree will remain in the mixture) Add vanilla& salt.
  • Beat until stiff and fold in a 1/2 cup cream.
  • In a fresh bowl beat egg whites with the cream of tartar.
  • Heat sugar and 3 tbsp water to boiling, stirring until it reaches 240F degrees.
  • Slowly beat the hot syrup into the egg whites.
  • continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold in the chocolate mixture, making sure no streaks of egg white remain Pour into a 2 quart clear or ceramic bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerat for 4 hours or overnight.
  • To serve Beat the remaining cream with the icing sugar.
  • Pipe the cream on the mousse and garnish with cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 68, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 19.2, Protein 3.7

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