Cardamom parfait

Parfait is the 'nobler' cousin of ice cream: it isn't made by churning, but by lightening a custard with whipped cream, so it stays creamy even after freezing without a machine. The citrusy, camphor scent of cardamom perfectly cuts through the richness of the cream.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Whisk
  • Heatproof bowl (for bain-marie)
  • Mould lined with foil

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1

Heat the milk with the crushed cardamom until 'scalding', then let stand for 15 minutes (infusion).

Tip: Fat and heat dissolve the aromas.
2

Whisk the yolks with the sugar until pale. Strain the milk into it, and thicken over steam to a custard (nappe consistency). Cool it!

Tip: Steam is gentler, there is less chance of it turning into scrambled eggs.
3

Whip the cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the cold custard.

Tip: Air bubbles insulate and soften the frozen cream.
4

Freeze in a mould for min. 4 hours.

Recipe FAQ

Why is it crystalline?
The mixture probably got water in it, or the cream wasn't fatty enough.

Ingredients

  • 200 ml Double cream (cold)
  • 200 ml Milk
  • 50 g Sugar
  • 3 piece(s) Egg yolks
  • 1 tsp Green cardamom seeds (crushed in mortar)
  • 1 sachet Vanilla sugar