American-Style Three-Layer Frozen Parfait
A showstopping no-churn frozen dessert with three decadent layers — a silky vanilla custard base, a rich chocolate middle, and a light meringue cream topping. No ice cream machine needed, just patience and a freezer!
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1¾ cups whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp sweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup thick heavy cream
- 6 tbsp powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites (reserved from yolks)
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Directions
- 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and egg yolks. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard. Pour into a square freezer-safe dish.
- 2
Let cool for 10 minutes, then freeze for 2 hours until the first layer is fully set.
- 3
In a saucepan, heat the whipping cream with sugar and cocoa powder, stirring until you get a smooth chocolate sauce. Let cool slightly, then spread evenly over the frozen custard layer. Freeze for another 2 hours.
- 4
Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, gradually add powdered sugar while beating, then gently fold in the thick heavy cream with a spatula.
- 5
Spread the meringue cream over the chocolate layer, smooth the top, and freeze for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
Remove from the freezer 5–8 minutes before cutting for clean, even slices. Top with chocolate shavings, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or fresh berries for an impressive presentation.
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