Honeycomb Parfait

A frozen vegetarian dessert featuring homemade chocolate-dipped honeycomb folded into a light vanilla egg and cream mixture.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 804.2 kcals 4825.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 89.2 grams 535.2 grams
Fat 47.6 grams 285.6 grams
Protein 6.4 grams 38.4 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
g
Caster Sugar
For the honeycomb
300
g
Dark Chocolate
Roughly chopped
150
g
Caster Sugar
For the parfait
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
3
unit
Eggs
Free-range, separated
450
ml
NutsSeeds
2
unit
Vanilla Pods
Seeds removed
OilsFats
1
unit
Oil
For greasing

Steps

  • Line a baking tray with oil and baking parchment.
  • Boil sugar, honey, glucose, and 50ml water until the mixture reaches 160°C.
  • Remove from heat and stir in bicarbonate of soda before pouring onto the tray.
  • Cool the honeycomb completely and break into large pieces.
  • Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl over simmering water or in a microwave.
  • Line a second baking tray with greaseproof paper.
  • Dip honeycomb pieces in chocolate and leave on the tray for one hour to set.
  • Grease a loaf tin and line with two layers of cling film.
  • Whisk egg whites with half of the sugar to form firm peaks.
  • Whisk egg yolks and remaining sugar over simmering water until thickened.
  • Whisk double cream and vanilla seeds in a separate bowl to soft peaks.
  • Fold the meringue, egg yolk mixture, and cream together gently.
  • Chop the chocolate honeycomb and fold it into the parfait mixture.
  • Pour into the loaf tin and freeze for at least four hours.
  • Soften the parfait at room temperature for one hour before slicing.