CHESTNUT ICE CREAM WITH CHOCOLATE GRAND MARNIER SAUCE

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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Triple Sec     Fall     Chestnut     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 quarts ice cream

Number Of Ingredients 16

For ice cream
1 cup roasted, shelled, and skinned chestnuts; see how to roast fresh chestnuts ; (1/2 lb in shell or 7 oz bottled whole)
3 cups whole milk
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
6 large egg yolks
1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (4-inch) strip fresh orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
1 teaspoon vanilla
For sauce
1 cup heavy cream
6 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 to 4 tablespoons Grand Marnier, or to taste
Special Equipment
an instant-read thermometer and an ice-cream maker

Steps:

  • Make ice cream:
  • Finely chop chestnuts and cook with 1 1/4 cups milk at a bare simmer in a large heavy saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Purée in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids).
  • Bring cream and remaining 1 3/4cups milk just to a simmer in heavy saucepan and remove from heat.
  • Beat together yolks and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until thick and pale and mixture forms a ribbon when beaters are lifted.
  • Whisk 1/3 of hot cream mixture into yolk mixture to temper, then whisk yolk mixture into remaining cream mixture. 3Whisk in chestnut purée and salt, then add zest. Cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture registers 170°F on an instant-read thermometer (do not boil).
  • Immediately pour custard through a fine sieve into a clean metal bowl and stir in vanilla. Set bowl in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and cool custard, stirring occasionally. Chill, surface covered with waxed paper, until cold, at least 3 hours.
  • Freeze custard in ice-cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden.
  • Make sauce:
  • Bring cream just to a simmer in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat and remove from heat. Add chocolate and butter, whisking until smooth. Whisk in Grand Marnier.
  • Serve ice cream with sauce.

David Smoore
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This ice cream is amazing! I love the combination of chestnut and chocolate. The grand marnier sauce is the perfect addition.


Mj Humper
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth it. The chestnut ice cream is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate grand marnier sauce is divine. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


dawit siyoum siyoum
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I'm not a big fan of chestnuts, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it! The chestnut ice cream is subtle and creamy, and the chocolate grand marnier sauce is rich and decadent. I would definitely ma


Bharat Majhi
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This ice cream is so delicious and refreshing. The chestnut flavor is subtle and pairs perfectly with the chocolate grand marnier sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves trying new and interesting desserts.


Mominul islam Mohon
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The chestnut ice cream is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate grand marnier sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


asif shehzad
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The chestnut ice cream is so creamy and flavorful, and the chocolate grand marnier sauce is the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chestn


Kiana Vasquez Garcia
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I love this ice cream! It's so unique and flavorful. The chestnut ice cream is delicious on its own, but the chocolate grand marnier sauce really takes it to the next level.


Kaveesha Keshan
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth it. The chestnut ice cream is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate grand marnier sauce is divine. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Chadwick Ingram
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This ice cream is amazing! I love the combination of chestnut and chocolate. The grand marnier sauce is the perfect addition.


Dipson Rai
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This recipe is a winner! The chestnut ice cream is creamy and flavorful, and the chocolate grand marnier sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Gure Shamim
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This ice cream is delicious! The chestnut flavor is unique and pairs perfectly with the chocolate grand marnier sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves trying new and interesting desserts.


Piper Mom
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I'm not a huge fan of chestnuts, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it! The chestnut ice cream is subtle and creamy, and the chocolate grand marnier sauce is rich and decadent. I would definitely m


Malak Musa
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chestnut ice cream is so delicious and creamy, and the chocolate grand marnier sauce is the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chestnuts


Mariam Adebisi
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I made this ice cream for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the chestnut ice cream and the chocolate grand marnier sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Alabi Fadekemi
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This chestnut ice cream with chocolate grand marnier sauce is a delightful and sophisticated dessert. The chestnut ice cream is smooth, creamy, and has a rich, nutty flavor. The chocolate grand marnier sauce is the perfect complement, with its deep c