Making Chestnut Vanilla Pudding Pots is a simple process. Follow these steps for a delightful dessert:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and measure them out for easy access.
2. Heat the Milk and Cream: In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is just about to boil, stirring occasionally.
3. Mix Sugar and Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
4. Temper the Egg Mixture: Slowly pour the hot milk and cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly. This process helps to temper the eggs and prevent them from curdling.
5. Cook the Mixture: Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the pudding thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
6. Add Chestnut Puree and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the chestnut puree and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
7. Cool the Pudding: Pour the pudding into individual serving cups or a large bowl. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Allow it to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
8. Serve: Once chilled, the pudding is ready to serve. Optionally, you can top it with whipped cream and garnish with roasted chestnuts before serving.

With these easy steps, you’ll have a delicious dessert that everyone will love!