Chestnut Chocolate Pots

Chestnut chocolate pots combine dark chocolate, chestnut purée, maple syrup, and vanilla with whipped cream for an easy chilled dessert.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 5 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 cup chestnut puree
• 5 ounces dark chocolate
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 pinch fine salt

Cooking instructions

1. Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. (about 3 min)
2. Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling, about 3 minutes. (about 3 min) — Medium heat
3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. (about 3 min)
4. Blend the chestnut puree, melted chocolate mixture, vanilla, maple syrup, and salt until completely smooth. (about 3 min)
5. Whip the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold it into the chestnut mixture in two additions. (about 5 min)
6. Divide the mixture among six small glasses or ramekins, cover, and chill until set, at least 2 hours. (about 120 min) — Refrigerated
7. Serve the chilled pots cold. (about 1 min)