Choose large plump chestnuts. Peel them, following the method given for Chestnut Purée.
Butter and flour a soufflé dish 16 cm (6 in) in diameter and 6 cm (2¼ in) high, or four individual soufflé dishes 10 cm (4 in) in diameter and 5 cm (2 in) high. Preheat the oven to