Frozen Cognac Parfait and Spirited Fruit Compote Recipe

Name: Frozen Cognac Parfait and Spirited Fruit Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 6 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 cups chilled whipping cream; 1/4 cup Cognac or brandy; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 oranges; 2 cups quartered hulled strawberries (about 12 ounces); 1 cup blueberries; 1 cup seedless grapes, halved; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
6 large egg yolks
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup orange juice
2 cups chilled whipping cream
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 oranges
2 cups quartered hulled strawberries (about 12 ounces)
1 cup blueberries
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1
Using handheld electric mixer, beat sugar, egg yolks, corn syrup, and orange juice in large metal bowl to blend.
2
Place bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water).
3
Beat until thermometer registers 160F and parfait base is thick and billowy, about 8 minutes.
4
Remove bowl from over water.
5
Continue to beat until parfait base is cool, about 7 minutes.
6
In another large bowl, beat cream, Cognac, and vanilla until peaks form.
7
Fold cream into parfait base in 3 additions.
8
Transfer parfait to medium bowl, cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
9
Using small sharp knife, cut all peel and pith from oranges.
10
Working over large bowl, cut between membranes, releasing orange segments into bowl.
11
Mix in remaining ingredients.
12
Let stand at least 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to 3 hours, tossing occasionally.
13
Scoop parfait into goblets.
14
Spoon fruit compote over and serve.

1001

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 6 large egg yolks, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Frozen Cognac Parfait and Spirited Fruit Compote falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

Frozen Cognac Parfait and Spirited Fruit Compote

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