Chestnut Spoon Glasses

The chestnut spoon glasses are a refined and delicious dessert. Here is the recipe step by step.

Ingredients

• 200 grams of already boiled and peeled chestnuts
• 200 ml of milk
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 sachet of vanillin or a vanilla pod
• 200 ml of whipping cream
• Cocoa powder to taste

Preparation

1. Take the boiled and peeled chestnuts and put them in a small pot with the milk, sugar, and vanillin (or slit open vanilla pod if you prefer a more intense flavor).
2. Put the pot on the fire and let it cook over medium heat until the chestnuts soften further and the milk reduces, becoming creamy. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
3. Once the chestnuts are soft, remove the vanilla pod (if used) and blend the mixture with an immersion blender until you have a smooth and homogeneous cream. If necessary, adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar to taste.
4. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until it is firm.
5. Assemble the glasses by alternating a layer of chestnut cream and a layer of whipped cream. You can use a piping bag for this step for greater precision.
6. Dust the top with cocoa powder and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

Curiosity

Chestnuts, nicknamed “the cereal that grows on trees,” have been a staple food in the mountainous and Apennine regions of Italy for centuries, especially in times when grains were less accessible. They are nutritious and versatile, and this dessert enhances their sweetness and creamy texture.

For an even more Italian touch, you could add a little liqueur, such as rum or brandy, to the chestnut cream to flavor it slightly. Serve the glasses with a crunchy biscuit to add a pleasant contrast of textures.