Description
Cherry Chocolate Frozen Parfait is a French-inspired no-churn dessert that layers creamy chocolate custard and tangy cherry purée into one elegant frozen treat. With its rich yet refreshing flavors, silky texture, and beautiful layered presentation, it’s perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
350 ml thickened cream (heavy/whipping cream), cold
400 g pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon water
125 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate (50% cocoa solids), chopped
1 cup (250 ml) whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 large egg yolks
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Chill the cream in a mixing bowl and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
- In a saucepan, cook cherries, ¼ cup sugar, and water for 5 minutes. Blend until smooth, return to the pan, and reduce for 15 minutes until thick. Strain and chill.
- Melt chocolate in short bursts in the microwave or over a double boiler. Set aside.
- Heat milk and vanilla until steaming. Beat egg yolks with ½ cup sugar until pale, then slowly whisk in hot milk. Return to saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until thickened.
- Divide custard in half. Stir one half into the cherry purée, the other into the melted chocolate.
- Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold half into chocolate custard and spread into loaf tin. Freeze 30 minutes.
- Fold remaining cream into cherry custard and pour over chocolate layer. Freeze at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve with cherry sauce, fresh cherries, and chocolate curls.
Notes
- Use frozen cherries if fresh are unavailable.
- Add kirsch, amaretto, or brandy for a boozy twist.
- Swirl layers together before freezing for a marbled look.
- Garnish with nuts, whipped cream, or citrus zest.
- Best served after thawing 5–10 minutes for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-
