Gluten Free Chestnut Cream Pie Recipe

There is something about chestnuts that screams “HOLIDAYS” to me. Maybe it’s the fact that they start popping up in grocery stores this time of year or that song that goes “chestnuts roasting on an open fire … ” Or maybe it’s the fact that they seem so rich and decadent. Whatever the reason, I love to take advantage of finding chestnuts in the store this time of year. This gluten free Chestnut Cream Pie is a beautiful holiday dessert that showcases these special nuts.

With the help of jarred or bagged pre-cooked chestnuts, it not at all difficult to prepare. You just want to make it either in the morning or the night before so it has time to set nicely. I like to use a springform pan so you can see the layers, but if you don’t have one, a deep-dish pie pan works just as well.

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Gluten Free Chestnut Cream Pie Recipe

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 10 people

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

• ▢ Gluten free non-stick cooking spray or oil
• ▢ 2 cups Kinnikinnick gluten free graham style crumbs
• ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 2 tablespoons plus ½ cup sugar divided
• ▢ 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• ▢ ¼ plus 3 cups cup heavy cream divided
• ▢ 10.4 ounces or about 2 heaping cups roasted or steamed chestnuts
• ▢ 2 cups milk
• ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
• ▢ 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• ▢ ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ▢ Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

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  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then spray the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan with cooking spray.
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  In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham style crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan, making sure to press down firmly. Bake for 10 minutes. And then let it cool.
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  Melt the chocolate chips and ¼ cup heavy cream together, stirring until smooth. Pour over the crust and spread evenly. Place the pan in the refrigerator to cool completely while preparing the filling.
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  Then in a medium saucepan, combine the chestnuts, milk, ½ cup sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. As soon as it starts to boil, reduce the temperature and simmer for 15 minutes or until the chestnuts are soft enough to smash easily with the back of a spoon. Take off the heat and add the vanilla.
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  Put the chestnut mixture into a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Scrape into a bowl, place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mixture, and place in the refrigerator until cool.
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  Whip 3 cups heavy cream with ¼ cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Reserve 1/3 of the mixture to top the pie with. Take a large spoonful of the rest of the whipped cream and stir into the cooled chestnut mixture. Fold in the rest of the whipped cream. Then place the mixture into the cooled pie pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Spoon on the reserved whipped cream and smooth the top. Dust with some cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Finally remove from the springform pan, dust with more cocoa powder, and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Chestnut Cream Pie Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Cholesterol 17mg6%

Sodium 251mg10%

Potassium 333mg10%

Carbohydrates 42g14%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 18g20%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 235IU5%

Vitamin C 11.9mg14%

Calcium 86mg9%

Iron 2.1mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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