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Chestnut Cupcakes

QimiQ Benefits

  • Foolproof real cream product, cannot be over whipped
  • Acid and alcohol stable
  • Light and fluffy consistency
  • Full taste with less fat content

Minutes

15

Difficulty

easy

Chestnut Cupcakes
Chestnut Cupcakes

Ingredients

For 6 servings

  • For the cupcakes

  • 125g

    QimiQ Cream Base

  • 120g

    Butter, melted

  • 120g

    Sugar

  • 4

    Egg(s)

  • 120g

    Digestive biscuits, crumbled well

  • 20g

    Flour

  • 120g

    Walnuts, ground

  • 1package

    Baking powder

  • 1small pinch(es)

    Orange zest

  • 20g

    Cocoa powder

  • For the topping

  • 160g

    QimiQ Whip Pastry Cream, chilled

  • 160g

    Mascarpone

  • 60g

    Sugar

  • 250g

    Chestnut puree

  • 1tbsp

    Rum

  • 100g

    Amarena Cherries, chopped

  • 2tbsp

    Orange juice

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 160 °C (air circulation).
  2. For the cupcakes: mix the QimiQ Sauce Base with the melted butter, sugar and eggs. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  3. Fill into greased muffins moulds and bake in the preheated oven for approx. 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool.
  4. For the topping: lightly whip the cold QimiQ Whip until completely smooth, ensuring that the mixture is completely incorporated (especially the bottom and sides of bowl).
  5. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to whip until the required volume has been achieved. Allow to chill for approx. 1 hour.
  6. Fill the cream into a piping bag with the star nozzle and pipe onto the cupcake. Decorate as required.
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