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Gesztenyepüré is a traditional Hungarian dessert made from sweet chestnut puree, sugar, and a little rum or vanilla. It is usually served cold with whipped cream and has a smooth, creamy texture. It’s simple, sweet, and very nostalgic for many Hungarians.

It consists of puréed, sweetened chestnuts topped with whipped cream. It is very popular in Hungary, but it was first discovered in an Italian cookbook from 1475. This dish is made by mixing chestnut purée, sugar, and rum together and then placing it in a ricer. Besides whipped cream, it can also be topped with cocoa powder and cherries. The original version was later adapted into a traditional, seasonal French dessert named Mont Blanc, while Hungarians introduced their variation in the 18th century. 

In Italy a very similar dessert is called “Monte Bianco”, while in France is is called “Mont Blanc”. 

Do you want to prepare it? Here is the recipe!

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Ingredients for the homemade chestnut purée:

• 400 g cooked chestnuts (fresh or vacuum‑packed)
• 200 ml milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter
• a pinch of salt

Ingredients for the dessert:

• 500 g homemade chestnut purée (from above)
• 1–2 tablespoons sugar (only if needed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1–2 tablespoons rum or rum aroma (optional)
• 50–100 ml milk (to make it softer)
• whipped cream for serving

How to make the homemade chestnut purée:

1. Cook the chestnuts (if needed). If you use fresh chestnuts, boil them until soft, then peel them. If you use ready‑cooked chestnuts, you can skip this step.
2. Heat the milk. Warm the milk in a small pot. Add sugar, vanilla, butter, and a pinch of salt.
3. Blend everything. Put the chestnuts into a blender or food processor. Pour the warm milk mixture over them.
4. Make it smooth. Blend until you get a soft, creamy purée. If it is too thick, add a little more milk.

Your homemade chestnut purée is ready.

How to make the dessert:

1. Put the chestnut purée in a bowl. Add vanilla and rum (optional).
2. Taste and sweeten. If you want it sweeter, add 1–2 tablespoons of sugar.
3. Make it creamy. Add milk slowly until the purée becomes soft and easy to shape.
4. Shape the dessert. Use a potato ricer or a grater to press the purée onto plates. This creates the traditional “thin noodle” look.
5. Add whipped cream. Place a big spoon of whipped cream on top of each portion.

Serve

Serve cold. It is sweet, creamy, and perfect after lunch or dinner.