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December 17, 2012

Chestnut and chocolate pie

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The most festive pie, which is, really as easy to make as…yes, pie.

That Christmastime treat of creamy chestnuts and bittersweet chocolate, topped with some fleur de sel and gingery speculoos cookie crumbs.

I hope this recipe will join your holiday recipe ‘arsenal.’

Tip: Use unsweetened chestnut puree (or puree cooked chestnuts), not the sweet creme de marron spread. If you need to substitute something for the speculoos (Biscoff) cookies, you can use crunchy gingersnaps instead.

Chestnut and chocolate pie

You’ll need:

  • pate brisee
  • 15 oz unsweetened chestnut puree (the one I used is made by Minerva)
  • 12 oz bittersweet chocolate sauce (I used this one which is great in a pinch)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1/4 t grated nutmeg + a little more nutmeg for topping
  • 1/2 t fleur de sel salt
  • 1/2 crumbled speculoos cookies

1. Prepare your pate brisee, roll out the dough, and press it into a 9 inch pie pan. Chill for about an hour.

2. After an hour, preheat oven to 350F. Whisk together the chestnut puree, nutmeg, and the chocolate sauce until smooth.

3. Fill the pie with the chestnut chocolate filling and smooth top. Sprinkle with nutmeg, salt, and crumbled cookies. Brush crust with egg wash.

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4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until filling is set in the center (it should still be nice and glossy). Let cool and sprinkle with another pinch of salt before serving.

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Comments

  1. Choc Chip Uru says

    December 17, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    This pie looks exquisitely indulgent 🙂

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      December 17, 2012 at 5:42 pm

      I’m glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Three Well Beings says

    December 17, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    I’ve always wanted to make something with chestnut pureé and I’ve never known what! Fabulous recipe. I think this must be very rich! 🙂

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      December 18, 2012 at 9:46 am

      I love baking with it! Stuffings etc are a fun way to use it too. It’s pretty rich, but the texture is quite light and fluffy still, which is nice!

      Reply
  3. Bam's Kitchen says

    December 19, 2012 at 11:38 am

    How decadent! Happy holidays to you. Take Care, BAM

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      December 19, 2012 at 11:46 am

      Quite haha. Thank you and to you!

      Reply
  4. Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide says

    December 19, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    Perfection!

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      December 20, 2012 at 12:18 am

      Thanks, guys! Happy holidays!

      Reply
  5. Lisa says

    December 23, 2012 at 2:30 am

    This pie is to die for! Chestnut and chocolate is a lovely combo! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

    Reply
    • saffronandhoney says

      December 24, 2012 at 10:20 am

      Thank you, Lisa! Happy holidays!

      Reply

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