Crème de marrons

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

truffles

🥗Healthier: mushroom blend

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Mushroom blend adds umami without the high cost of truffles

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar texture at a lower price

wild herbs

🥗Healthier: store-bought herb mix

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and still flavorful

Prepare the chestnuts by boiling them until soft, then peel them.

In a pot, combine the peeled chestnuts, sugar, water, vanilla, and fleur de sel.

Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a creamy consistency.

Once thickened, blend the mixture until smooth, if desired.

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