Biscuit Glace

A frozen dessert with a creamy base and macaroon pieces.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pints Heavy cream
  • 12 ounces Granulated sugar
  • 8 Egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoonful Vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces Crisp macaroons
  • 1 tablespoonful Vanilla extract

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Instructions

  1. 1In a mortar, pound the macaroons into a fine dust. Set aside.
  2. 2In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, egg yolks, and 1 tablespoonful of vanilla extract. Place the mixture over medium heat and stir constantly until it begins to thicken. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
  3. 3Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Place the bowl in the freezer and let it chill until it is nearly frozen, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4Once the mixture is nearly frozen, mix in the macaroon dust and the remaining 1 tablespoonful of vanilla extract. Continue freezing until the biscuit glace is fully frozen, about 15-20 minutes.

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