French Raspberry Parfait

Ingredients

• 2 cups (470ml) whole milk 2 cups (470ml) whole milk
• 4 egg yolks 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1 cup (150g) fresh raspberries 1 cup (150g) fresh raspberries
• 2 tablespoons (30g) powdered sugar 2 tablespoons (30g) powdered sugar
• 1 cup (100g) almond flour 1 cup (100g) almond flour
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 7g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 34g, 26g
• Protein: 7g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer. Remove from heat.
2. 2.
   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
3. 3.
   Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
4. 4.
   Return the mixture to the saucepan and add the split vanilla bean. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove the vanilla bean and let the custard cool.
5. 5.
   In a blender, puree the fresh raspberries with powdered sugar until smooth. Strain the mixture to remove any seeds.
6. 6.
   In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, granulated sugar, and melted butter to create the almond crumble.
7. 7.
   To assemble the parfait, layer the vanilla custard, raspberry coulis, and almond crumble in serving glasses or bowls. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, ending with a sprinkle of almond crumble on top.
8. 8.
   Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. 9.
   Serve chilled and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Almond flour — Make sure to use finely ground almond flour for a smooth and delicate texture in the crumble.
• Vanilla bean — Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add them to the custard for an intense vanilla flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• For a shortcut, you can use store-bought vanilla custard instead of making it from scratch.
• Experiment with different fruits such as strawberries or blueberries for a variation in flavors.
• Add a touch of lemon zest to the raspberry coulis for an extra zing.
• Toast the almond crumble in the oven for a few minutes for a deeper nutty flavor.
• Garnish the parfaits with fresh mint leaves or a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.

Serving advice

Serve the French Raspberry Parfait chilled in transparent glasses or bowls to showcase its beautiful layers. Consider adding a fresh raspberry or a sprig of mint on top for an attractive finishing touch.

Presentation advice

To create an eye-catching presentation, use tall and narrow glasses to layer the parfait. Make sure each layer is distinct and visible through the glass. Sprinkle some almond crumble on the top layer and garnish with a fresh raspberry or a mint leaf.