NESSELRODE PUDDING ( CHESTNUT PUDDING)

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Count Nesselrode was a 19th-century Russian diplomat who lived and dined quite lavishly. As a result, he had a number of rich dishes dedicated to him by chefs. The most famous is Nesselrode pudding, developed by his head chef Mouy. It consists of cream-enriched custard mixed with chestnut puree, candied fruits, currants, raisins and maraschino liqueur. This elegant mixture is often frozen, or made into a pie or dessert sauce. Other dishes named after the Count include a game soup and a braised sweetbread dish, but none gained the same fame as the Nesselrode pudding. Cooking time is freezing time.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time P1DT20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chestnut puree
1/4 cup crystallized cherries
1/2 cup candied orange peel
1/2 cup marsala wine
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup sultana (golden raisins)
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry flavored liqueur
2 cups whipping cream
2 cups milk
5 eggs
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Dice glacéed and candied fruits into bits and mix into the Marsala.
  • Wash the currants and sultanas and soak them in warm water; when it's time to use them drain them well and dry them thoroughly in a clean dish towel or paper towels.
  • In a heavy bottomed saucepan, heat the milk slowly until it nears boiling (watch carefully or it will scorch).
  • Separate the eggs and discard whites or save them for another recipe.
  • Place the yolks in a bowl and add the sugar, beating vigorously until the mixture is light and frothy.
  • Whisk hot milk into the egg/sugar mixture in the bowl, then return the contents of the bowl to the saucepan.
  • Reduce heat and stir constantly until the custard thickens.
  • Strain the custard through a sieve.
  • Whisk the chestnut puree, Maraschino liqueur and the custard together well; add the candied fruits, currants and sultanas.
  • Whip the cream until it is very stiff, and fold it carefully into the mixture.
  • Pour it into a charlotte mold lined with cling wrap.
  • Cover tightly with foil and freeze for 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.6, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 222.2, Sodium 101.9, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 31.8, Protein 7.9

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