Chestnut Cream

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Ingredients

  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, scalded
  • 1 tablespoon sherry
  • 1/2 cup cooked, ground chestnuts
  • Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soften gelatin in water; set aside. Combine sugar and egg yolks in a medium saucepan, stirring well. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in softened gelatin and sherry. Chill until consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
  2. Fold chestnuts into chilled custard mixture, and pour into a lightly greased 2 1/2-cup mold. Refrigerate overnight.
  3. Unmold onto a small serving platter, and top with whipped cream, if desired. Spoon into individual serving dishes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

379 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.5g 25% DV
Total Fat 20.8g 27% DV
Carbs 36.5g 13% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 12.6g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 135.5mg 6% DV
Potassium 320mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 587mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 193.8mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 19.3mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 230.5mg 18% DV
Iron 4.4mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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