Chestnut recipe - OT

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No: HPFGUIDX 6599

This is what I was thinking of..you can buy the chestnuts already candied or 
do it yourself...

CANDIED CHESTNUT AND VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH HOT FUDGE SAUCE 
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup (about 8) finely chopped marrons glaces (candied
chestnuts, available at specialty foods shops)
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
6 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Cognac, or to taste 


In a bowl stir together well the ice cream and the marrons
glaces and freeze the mixture, its surface covered with
plastic wrap, for 2 to 3 hours, or until it is firm. In a
heavy saucepan boil the cream, stirring occasionally, until
it is reduced to about 1 cup, whisk in the brown sugar, and
simmer the mixture, whisking, until the sugar is dissolved.
Remove the pan from the heat, whisk in the chocolates,
whisking the mixture until it is smooth, and whisk in the
butter and the Cognac. Serve the sauce warm over the ice
cream. 

Serves 4 to 6.




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