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Espresso-Amaretto Parfait

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Ingredients for 6 servings:

  • 4 tbsp coffee powder (instant espresso powder)
  • 200 ml cream
  • 1 egg(s)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 100 g sugar
  • 4 cl Amaretto

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest period approx. 2 days; Total time approx. 2 days 30 minutes

for six small espresso cups

The day before, mix the espresso powder with the cream and refrigerate overnight. The next day, pour the cream mixture through a fine sieve. First, beat the whole egg and the egg yolk with 80 grams of sugar over a hot water bath until thick and foamy, then continue beating in ice water until cold. Whisk the espresso cream with the remaining 20 grams of sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir the Amaretto into the egg and sugar mixture, then fold in the whipped cream. Pour the parfait mixture into six espresso cups and freeze for about 4 hours (or preferably overnight). If desired, garnish with mocha beans and serve with cantuccini and/or amaretti biscuits.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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