Chestnut Cream with Vanilla and Liqueur Wine
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Description
The Chestnut Cream with Vanilla and Liqueur Wine meia.dúzia® is a tribute to the Portuguese chestnut tradition, transformed into a sophisticated cream that combines smoothness, aromatic intensity, and authenticity. Made with chestnuts from Trás-os-Montes – renowned for their exceptional quality and authentic flavor – this cream offers a velvety texture and a perfect balance between sweet, toasted, and slightly earthy notes.
The addition of Port wine adds depth and a liqueur-like character, enriching the experience. Vanilla provides a delicate and enveloping fragrance, elevating the cream to a gourmet level. Brown sugar brings caramelized sweetness, complemented by the subtle freshness of lemon juice and the refined touch of fleur de sel. The result is a memorable cream, capable of turning any moment into a unique tasting experience.
Extremely versatile, chestnut cream can be enjoyed on bread and toast, but it reveals its full potential in desserts: filling for cakes, rolls, and macarons, topping for waffles and pancakes, or paired with ice cream, creating contrasts of temperature and flavor. In an innovative way, it also pairs with pork, where the sweetness and aroma of chestnut blend with the intensity of the meat, in a fusion of tradition and creativity.
Suggested Use
This Chestnut Cream from Trás-os-Montes is extremely versatile and adapts to multiple gastronomic experiences. Spread on fresh bread, croissants, or toast, it reveals all its creaminess and the balance between the natural sweetness of chestnut and the aromatic notes of vanilla and Port wine. It is also perfect in desserts with mascarpone, creating rich and velvety layers that combine freshness and intensity.
In pastry, this cream stands out as a filling for cakes, macarons, and rolls, adding sophistication and an authentic Portuguese flavor. It can also be used as a topping for waffles and pancakes, bringing an irresistible fusion of tradition and innovation. On ice cream, it becomes a delicious topping, creating unforgettable contrasts of texture and flavor.
Surprisingly, this artisanal cream also pairs well with pork. Its sweet and liqueur-like profile contrasts with the intensity of the meat, resulting in a unique balance between rural tradition and gourmet sophistication.
Ingredients
Chestnuts (55%), brown sugar, Port wine (2%) (contains sulphites), gelling agent (pectin), vanilla flavouring (0.2%) (contains sulphites), Fleur de Sel and lemon juice. Prepared with 55g of fruits per 100g. Contains alcohol.
Nutritional information
Nutritional Information, Per 100g: Energy, 856 kJ / 204 kcal; Fat, 0.1 g / 0.0 oz; of which Saturated Fat, 0.1 g / 0.0 oz; Carbohydrates, 49.9 g / 1.8 oz; of which Sugars, 49.5 g / 1.7 oz; Protein, 0.3 g / 0.01 oz; Salt, 0.0 g / 0.0 oz.
Allergens: may contain sulfites.
Nutrition Facts: Serv Size: 1 Tbsp (15g), Servings: 5, Amount Per Serving: Calories 41, Fat Cal. 0, Total Fat < .5 g (0%DV), Sat. Fat 0 g (0%DV), Trans Fat 0 g, Cholest. 0 mg (0% DV), Sodium 2 mg (0% DV), Total Carb. 10 g (4%DV), Fiber 0 g (0% DV), Sugars 10 g, Protein < 1 g (0% DV), Vitamin A (0% DV), Vitamin C (0% DV), Calcium (0% DV), Iron (0% DV). Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie Diet.
Origin of raw materials
The Trás-os-Montes chestnut is one of the most emblematic fruits of Portuguese gastronomy and a true symbol of the Trás-os-Montes region. Grown in centuries-old chestnut groves that are part of the local landscape, it is distinguished by its superior quality, soft texture, and sweet flavor. For centuries, it was an essential food in the rural diet, used in soups, roasts, jams, and traditional sweets, becoming a pillar of Portuguese food culture. Today, it continues to be valued for its authentic taste and strong connection to the land and agricultural tradition of Trás-os-Montes.
Port Wine, in turn, is one of the greatest references in world oenology and one of Portugal’s most renowned products. Produced exclusively in the demarcated Douro region, this fortified wine is known for its aromatic intensity, sweet notes, and sophisticated character. More than just a drink, it is cultural heritage and a true ambassador of the flavors of Portugal. When incorporated into chestnut cream, it adds depth, sophistication, and a liqueur-like dimension that elevates the simplicity of the fruit into a gourmet product.
The fusion between the Trás-os-Montes Chestnut and Port Wine results in a unique combination that unites the rusticity of the mountains with the sophistication of Portuguese wine tradition. The result is an authentic, elegant, and unforgettable cream that reflects the best of tradition and innovation in Portuguese confectionery.