Chestnut and Vanilla Ice Cream Log
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with this ice cream log, marrying the subtle flavors of chestnut cream and vanilla ice cream. An elegant and easy-to-make dessert, perfect for year-end meals. The creamy texture of the chestnut mousse, the crunch of the meringue, and the freshness of the vanilla ice cream make it an unforgettable dessert. With its woody flavors and festive presentation, this ice cream log is sure to delight your guests.
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- Two independent baskets for simultaneous cooking
- Smart Finish technology for synchronized cooking end time
- Intuitive touchscreen with automatic programs
Con:
- Takes up more countertop space
- 1
Prepare the chestnut mousse: soften the chestnut cream with a spatula in a bowl. In another very cold bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chestnut cream in three additions. Add rum if desired. Refrigerate.
- 2
Assemble the log: line a mold with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang, and place in the freezer for 5 min. Crumble the meringues. Spread a layer of vanilla ice cream (250 ml) in the bottom of the mold. Add a layer of chestnut mousse, then meringue pieces. Repeat the layers in this order.
- 3
Freeze: cover tightly with the overhanging plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 to 8 hours, ideally overnight.
- 4
Unmold and decorate: take the log out 10 minutes before serving. Unmold onto a serving plate. Glaze with warmed chestnut cream and decorate with candied chestnut pieces and a dusting of powdered sugar.
- For firm whipped cream, use cold utensils and very cold cream.
- Crumble the meringues at the last moment to keep them crunchy.
- Choose a high-quality, dense chestnut cream for a pronounced flavor.
- If the chestnut cream is too thick, work it with a fork before folding in the whipped cream.
- Serve with a dark chocolate sauce or cherry coulis for a tangy contrast.
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