Classic Vanilla Frozen Parfait

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Vanilla: Paste Medium

A frozen parfait is a smooth, rich frozen dessert made by folding whipped cream into a cooked egg-yolk foam, then freezing it in a mold with no churning. This vanilla loaf slices cleanly and stays creamy straight from the freezer. Makes 8 slices in about 6 hr 35 min.

Prep 25 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 6 hr

Total 6 hr 35 min

Yield 8 slices

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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5 (90 g)egg yolks
⅔ cup (120 g)granulated sugar
¼ cup (60 ml)water
2 tsp (10 ml)vanilla bean paste
2 cups (480 ml)heavy cream, cold
1 pinchfine salt

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Instructions

Line a 9 by 5 inch (23 by 13 cm) loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang.
Whisk the yolks, sugar and water in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, whisking constantly, until the mixture reaches 160 F (71 C) and is thick and pale, about 8 minutes.
Remove from the heat and whip with a mixer 5 to 8 minutes until cool and tripled in volume; stir in the vanilla and salt.
In a separate bowl, whip the cream to medium-soft peaks.
Fold a third of the cream into the yolk foam to lighten it, then fold in the rest gently until no streaks remain.
Scrape into the pan, smooth the top, fold the plastic over and freeze at least 6 hours or overnight.
Turn out, peel off the plastic and cut with a warm knife. Let slices sit 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

Use a thermometer so the yolks reach 160 F (71 C) without scrambling.
Do not whip the cream stiff or the parfait turns grainy.
Serve with fruit sauce or chopped nuts.
Egg yolks are cooked to 160 F (71 C) before being folded into the cream.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make classic vanilla frozen parfait?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 6 hours to chill. The recipe makes 8 slices.

How should I store classic vanilla frozen parfait?

Wrap well and freeze up to 1 week.

Can I make classic vanilla frozen parfait 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 2 tsp vanilla bean paste (10 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 dessert wine.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

299 Calories / serving

24.4g Fat

17.9g Carbs

3.2g Protein

17.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2392 cal · 195g fat · 143g carbs · 26g protein · 139g sugar

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

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