CHESTNUT CREAM FILLED CREPES WITH SOUR CHERRIES AND CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Start your new year with these indulgent crepes filled with smooth chestnut puree mixed with cream and mascarpone, paired with fresh or preserved sour cherries and drizzled with rich dark chocolate sauce. A perfect blend of autumnal flavors and decadent sweetness.
π Prep Time: 15 min
π³ Cook Time: 15 min
π° Yields: 5 crepes (26 cm diameter)
Ingredients
Crepes:
- Prepare 5 crepes following your preferred recipe (approx. 26 cm diameter each).
Chestnut Filling:
- 250 g chestnut puree
- 6 tbsp cooking cream
- 2 tbsp mascarpone
- Sour cherries (fresh, frozen, canned, or in syrup)
Chocolate Sauce:
- 80 g dark chocolate (75% cocoa)
- 80 ml cooking cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional if using milk chocolate)
Instructions
1. Prepare Chestnut Filling
- Mix chestnut puree with cooking cream and mascarpone until smooth and homogenous.
2. Prepare Chocolate Sauce
- Melt chocolate over a double boiler.
- Warm cooking cream with powdered sugar until dissolved.
- Stir cream into melted chocolate and mix well.
- Let cool. Sauce can be prepared a day ahead and gently warmed in a hot water bath before serving.
3. Assemble Crepes
- Spread a generous layer of chestnut filling over each crepe.
- Place sour cherries at one edge and roll tightly.
- Arrange on serving plates and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
π‘ Tips
- Use good quality dark chocolate for a rich sauce.
- Keep sauce warm for easy drizzling.
- Fresh sour cherries add a nice tart contrast, but preserved cherries work well too.
π Perfect For
- Special occasions and holiday breakfasts
- Chestnut lovers and chocolate fans
- Cozy winter desserts
π Final Thoughts
These chestnut cream crepes with cherries and chocolate sauce offer a luxurious yet simple way to celebrate new beginnings with warmth and sweetness.