Candied Chestnut Christmas Cake Recipe

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Candied Chestnut Christmas Cake
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
296
Calories
Total time
130
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Score the shell of each nut halfway around and spread in a deep roasting pan.
  3. Roast 25 minutes, until tender.
  4. Peel away the shells and the inner skin, chop roughly and set in a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  5. Add sugar and Grand Marnier.
  6. Bring to a brisk simmer and cook 12-15 minutes, stirring constantly, until very thick. Add 1-2 tbsp of water if required to prevent burning.
  7. Remove from heat and beat in 1 tbsp vanilla, then allow to cool 15 minutes.
  8. Mash the nuts slightly against the side of the pot until they are the consistency of chopped peanuts. Set aside and cool completely.
  9. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 10 springform pan and line the bottom with parchment.
  10. In a large bowl, using electric beaters, combine cheeses, brown sugar, eggs and orange zest until fluffy.
  11. Combine vanilla, water and cornstarch in a small dish until smooth, then beat into the cheese mixture.
  12. By hand, using a spatula, slightly fold in the candied chestnuts. Do not mix thoroughly, it should look like a ripple.
  13. Scrape mixture into the pan and smooth the top.
  14. Bake for 45 minutes, then cover the pan with aluminum foil. Bake a further 15 minutes.
  15. Turn off oven, leaving cake inside, and let sit 1 hour.
  16. Remove from oven, run a knife around the edge of the cake, and chill completely before unmoulding.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 296.07 Kcal (1240 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.7g 23%
Cholesterol 73.29mg 24%
Sodium 61.03mg 3%
Potassium 195.17mg 4%
Total Carbs 31.05g 10%
Sugars 7.48g 30%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 5%
Protein 9.65g 19%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 125.5mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 253.46 Kcal (1061 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.58g 23%
Cholesterol 62.74mg 24%
Sodium 52.24mg 3%
Potassium 167.08mg 4%
Total Carbs 26.58g 10%
Sugars 6.41g 30%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 5%
Protein 8.26g 19%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 19%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Calcium 107.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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