Mont Blanc with chestnut cream dessert

Serves : 4

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time : 4 minutes

Ingredients

• 250 ml (1 cup) pecans
• 125 ml (½ cup) sugar
• 250 ml (1 cup) chestnut cream
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons) Grand Marnier
• 500 ml (2 cups) 35% cream
• 90 ml (6 tbsp) maple syrup
• 6 graham crackers, crushed

Preparation

1. In a skillet, toast pecans for 2 minutes.
2. Add sugar and stir until lightly browned.
3. Pour onto oiled parchment paper or silicone mat.
4. Cool, then crush coarsely.
5. In a bowl, combine the crème de marron and Grand Marnier.
6. Using a whisk or electric mixer, blend the cream and maple syrup until stiff. Fill a pastry bag.
7. Divide the cookies between 4 glasses or dessert bowls, followed by the crème de marron. Garnish with whipped cream and caramelized pecans.