Parfait-Layered Vacherin

Name: Parfait-Layered Vacherin
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) very cold heavy cream; 3 3 large eggs, preferably organic, at room temperature; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 4 cups (100 grams) broken pieces of Meringue Snackers (see below; or use store-bought meringues)—you want pieces of all sizes, from small chips to pebbles and peanuts; Caramel sauce, homemade (see below) or store-bought, warmed; 1/2 cup (about 50 grams) sliced almonds, toasted; 2 cups (400 grams) sugar, divided, plus 1 tablespoon; 2 1/2 tablespoons confectioners\' sugar; 4 large egg whites, at room temperature; 3/4 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, divided; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) heavy cream, warmed or at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, preferably fleur de sel; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Instructions

Prep:20min

In this vacherin recipe, there are layers of chunky meringue and layers of parfait, a mixture of beaten egg whites, yolks and whipped cream, lithe, luscious and, when frozen, reminiscent of the richest ice cream you’ve ever had.

Updated at: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:02:16 GMT