Chocolate Caramel Frozen Parfaits

Name: Chocolate Caramel Frozen Parfaits
Cook time: 1 hr
Total time: 13 1/2 hr (includes freezing)
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream; 3 tablespoons water; 3/4 cup sugar; 8 large egg yolks; 7 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), melted and cooled; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; Accompaniments: hot fudge sauce ; unsweetened whipped cream; fresh raspberries; an instant-read thermometer; a standing electric mixer; 8 (8- to 9-oz) paper cups

Parfait is the French word for "perfect," and these elegant little treats live up to the billing. Served straight from the freezer, their texture is similar to ice cream's, but they take on a mousselike consistency when thawed for a minute or two on the plate.

August 20, 2004

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Chocolate Caramel Frozen ParfaitsAnna Williams

Cooks' note:

Parfaits can be frozen up to 3 days.

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