Snowballs
6 servings
32 minutes
Snezhki are a refined French delicacy embodying lightness and airiness. Their history traces back to classical French cuisine, where the art of desserts is perfected. The meringue cooked in milk creates weightless clouds with a delicate structure, while the vanilla cream adds softness and depth of flavor. The caramel web adds a sophisticated crunch and sweet finish. Snezhki melt in the mouth, leaving a pleasant vanilla aftertaste, making them the perfect dessert for a romantic evening or elegant dinner. Their tenderness and airiness make them a true gastronomic wonder, surprising with their simplicity and sophistication.
1
Bring 2 cups of milk to a boil and remove from heat. Split the vanilla pod lengthwise and add it to the milk. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes.
- Milk: 4 glasss
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
2
We will need 4 egg whites and 6 yolks (the remaining 2 whites can be frozen for use in another dish).
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
3
Beat the yolks with 1/3 cup of sugar.
- Sugar: 1 glass
4
Remove the vanilla pod from the milk. Use a knife to collect the vanilla seeds and return them to the milk. Carefully temper the yolks while continuing to whisk.
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
5
Pour the mixture into a pot and place it on low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 20 minutes. The mixture should be thick enough not to drip from the spoon.
6
Remove the mixture from the heat and strain it into a shallow serving dish. Cool and place in the refrigerator.
7
Whip 4 egg whites with 1/3 cup of sugar until white peaks form.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
- Sugar: 1 glass
8
Pour the remaining 2 cups of milk into a pot and bring to a light boil. Using a large spoon, form large snowballs from the protein mixture and cook them in boiling milk for about 30 seconds on each side. The main thing is not to overcook. Place the snowballs on a dry towel.
- Milk: 4 glasss
9
Heat the remaining sugar and 1/3 cup of water in a small saucepan over high heat until the mixture caramelizes to an amber color. Remove the saucepan from the heat to prevent the caramel from burning. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the caramel to set slightly.
- Sugar: 1 glass
10
Take the cream out of the fridge and use a slotted spoon to place snowballs on it. Take a pot of caramel and bring it to the serving dish. Dip a fork into the caramel to decorate the dessert with caramel threads.
11
Serve immediately.