Caramel Parfait
Caramel parfait is an elegant frozen dessert made with double cream, egg yolks and a homemade golden caramel, finished with crunchy salted peanuts. The Thermomix TM7 caramelises the sugar with controlled heat, whips the cream to airy peaks and cools the mixture quickly, giving a velvety, ice-cream-like texture without churning or constant stirring.
About this recipe
Caramel parfait with the Thermomix TM7 is a dessert recipe that turns a short list of pantry ingredients into an impressive frozen showpiece. Instead of standing over the hob worrying about burnt sugar, the TM7 all-in-one kitchen machine caramelises granulated sugar with controlled heat, so you get that deep golden, slightly bitter caramel flavour every single time. Egg yolks and a splash of lemon juice balance the sweetness, while unsalted butter adds a silky richness to the base. The machine then whips the double cream to airy peaks, folding effortlessly into the cooled caramel for that classic parfait texture, firm yet spoon-soft straight from the freezer. A generous scattering of salted roasted peanuts brings crunch and a savoury contrast to each spoonful. Because the parfait sets in the freezer rather than an ice-cream maker, it is the ideal make-ahead dessert for dinner parties, birthdays or a relaxed weekend treat, prepared well in advance and simply sliced when guests arrive.
Preparation tips
- Line the loaf tin or mould with cling film before pouring in the caramel parfait mixture, leaving overhanging edges. This makes lifting the frozen parfait out whole far easier and allows neat slices without damaging the layers of peanuts.
- Sprinkle the salted roasted peanuts between the layers rather than only on top, so every slice delivers crunch. Press them lightly into the mixture so they do not slide towards the edges while the parfait sets in the freezer.
- Take the parfait out of the freezer about ten minutes before serving so it softens slightly for cleaner slices. If you prefer a milder caramel, add the lemon juice a little earlier to stop the sugar darkening too quickly.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the double cream with a chilled lactose-free whipping cream and use lactose-free butter. The caramel, egg yolks and salted peanuts remain unchanged, so the flavour stays rich and authentic.
- Festive version: swap the roasted peanuts for caramelised pecans or pistachios and add a pinch of sea salt flakes on top. A drizzle of warm extra caramel just before serving makes this parfait a real Christmas or dinner-party showstopper.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 caramelises the granulated sugar to a deep golden colour without burning or constant watching
- Weighing the double cream and egg yolks directly in the bowl keeps the parfait proportions exact every time
- The Thermomix whips the chilled cream to soft peaks quickly for an airy, spoon-soft frozen texture
- Heating the caramel with butter and lemon juice is controlled precisely, preventing bitter burnt edges
- Grinding a portion of the salted peanuts gives a crunchy praline layer folded through the parfait
Ingredients
- granulated sugar
- double cream
- water
- unsalted butter
- lemon juice
- vinegar
- roasted peanuts, salted
- double cream
- egg yolks