Bombe Glacée (Chocolate and Vanilla Parfait Bombe)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Vanilla: Extract Medium

Bombe Glacée (Chocolate and Vanilla Parfait Bombe)

Bombe glacée has a chocolate ice cream shell around a smooth vanilla parfait center. The two layers show clearly in each slice. Makes 10 slices in about 7 hr 50 min.

Prep 35 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 7 hr

Total 7 hr 50 min

Yield 10 slices

Ingredients

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3 ¼ cups (750 ml)chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
4 (72 g)egg yolks
½ cup (100 g)granulated sugar
3 ½ tbsp (50 ml)water
1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups (300 ml)heavy cream, cold
¼ cup (30 g)chopped toasted hazelnuts

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Instructions

Chill a 1.5-quart (1.4 L) pudding bowl or dome mold in the freezer and line it with plastic wrap.
Press the softened chocolate ice cream into the mold in an even 1-inch (2.5 cm) layer up the sides, leaving a hollow in the center. Freeze at least 1 hour until firm.
For the parfait, whisk the yolks, sugar and water in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, beating until thick and pale and a thermometer reads 160 F (71 C), about 6 minutes. Beat off the heat until cool, then stir in the vanilla.
Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold it into the yolk mixture along with the hazelnuts.
Spoon the parfait into the hollow and level it. Cover and freeze at least 6 hours or overnight.
To unmold, dip the mold briefly in warm water, invert onto a chilled plate and peel off the wrap. Slice with a hot knife and serve.

Tips

Press the outer layer evenly or the center will leak through.
Dip the mold in warm water for only a few seconds.
Cook the parfait yolks to 160 F (71 C) and keep the bombe frozen.
Good with coffee.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make bombe glacée (chocolate and vanilla parfait bombe)?

Plan on 35 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 7 hours to chill. The recipe makes 10 slices.

How should I store bombe glacée (chocolate and vanilla parfait bombe)?

Freeze, wrapped, up to 1 week.

Can I make bombe glacée (chocolate and vanilla parfait bombe) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

268 Calories / serving

19.0g Fat

21.6g Carbs

3.8g Protein

19.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~2680 cal · 190g fat · 216g carbs · 38g protein · 197g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.