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Avocado Cold Delicacy au Chestnut Cream Recipe
Avocados can be used in a variety of ways – avocado desserts being the sweetest! Chestnut cream and white chocolate combined with the light and creamy flavor of avocado make this cold dessert a delicious and decadent delight. This avocado dessert recipe can be served as recommended in an avocado shell cup or parfait style with fruit for a more colorful presentation.
Recipe developed by Chef Thierry Dufour - Los Cabos
Recipe developed by Chef Thierry Dufour - Los Cabos
Re-Calculate: Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe, Fresh Hass Avocado
- 2/3 cup heavy cream, divided into two equal portions; each portion whipped
- 6 Tbsp. powdered sugar, divided into two equal portions
- 1/3 cup chestnut puree
- 1/4 cup chopped white chocolate
- 1/4 cup almonds, for garnish
- 1/4 cup brandied cherries, for garnish
Instructions:
- Slice one inch off from top of avocado. Gently scoop all avocado pulp into bowl and reserve hollow avocado shell. (Discard seed.)
- With small whisk, cream avocado pulp until smooth in medium bowl. Add one portion whipped cream and one half of the powdered sugar to bowl, and gently fold mixture together; set aside in cool place. In another medium bowl, gently fold remaining whipped cream, remaining powdered sugar, and chestnut puree together. Stir in chopped white chocolate.
- Carefully spoon layers of the two mixtures into avocado shell, ending with chestnut cream. Smooth the top layer with a decorative swirl. Refrigerate for up to one hour.
Serving Suggestions:
Presentation
To serve, place filled shell on serving dish, and sprinkle top of filling, and plate, with chopped almonds. Place brandied cherries on plate for decoration, or on top of filled shell.
To serve, place filled shell on serving dish, and sprinkle top of filling, and plate, with chopped almonds. Place brandied cherries on plate for decoration, or on top of filled shell.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
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