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Hungarian chestnut puree dessert

| March 1, 2010 | 8 Comments
Hungarian chestnut puree dessert

Chestnut puree also known as gesztenyepüré is very popular in Hungary. It is most often made into a sweet dessert with whipped cream, rum, and cherries. You may choose to use your own chestnut puree mixture or you can purchase it canned from most grocery stores or farmer’s markets. Ingredients 2 cups (400 grams) fresh [...]

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Chestnut puree

| November 15, 2009 | 14 Comments
Chestnut puree

Chestnut puree can be used in a variety of dishes including stuffings and desserts. It has a wonderful nutty and creamy texture. Below is a standard recipe for making the puree but you can also add more ingredients into the mixture such as rum, cocoa powder, and whipped cream. Ingredients 2 lbs of chestnuts 2 cups (230 grams) of confectioners’ sugar (optional) 1/2 of a [...]

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