Pomegranate Parfait

6 servings

25 minutes

Pomegranate parfait is a refined Italian dessert delight that combines a delicate milk pudding with the refreshing tartness of pomegranate jelly. The origins of this dish trace back to Italian culinary traditions where parfait is valued for its airy texture and balanced flavor. Pomegranate, a symbol of passion and abundance, adds vibrant fruity notes to the dessert while the creamy pudding softens its richness, creating a harmony of taste. This dessert not only pleases the eye with ruby-red pomegranate seeds and fresh mint greenery but also serves as a perfect conclusion to an exquisite dinner. It should be served chilled to fully reveal the complexity of flavor and texture.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 206.2
• Proteins: 3.8g
• Fats: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 22.9g

Ingredients

• Pomegranate juice: 0.7 glass
• Pomegranate seeds: 1 glass
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Milk: 275 ml
• Cream 30%: 75 ml
• Vanilla pod: 1 pc
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Egg yolk: 1 pc
• Sugar: 0.3 glass
• Cornstarch: 1.5 tbsp
• Butter: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. For the jelly, mix 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in a small saucepan. Add pomegranate seeds, pomegranate juice, and lemon juice, and stir. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Pour into a small bowl. Cool while you prepare the pudding.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 0.3 glass
   • Cornstarch: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Pomegranate seeds: 1 glass
   • Pomegranate juice: 0.7 glass
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

2. For the pudding, mix milk and cream in a saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla pod (or add vanilla extract). Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat, cover, and let cool for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 275 ml
   • Cream 30%: 75 ml
   • Vanilla pod: 1 piece

3. Meanwhile, beat the egg, egg yolk, 1/3 cup of sugar, and 1.5 tablespoons of cornstarch in a medium bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Egg yolk: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 0.3 glass
   • Cornstarch: 1.5 tablespoon

4. Carefully introduce 1/3 of the milk mixture into the eggs while whisking. Then pour everything into a pot with heated milk and cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 275 ml
   • Cream 30%: 75 ml

5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 1 tablespoon

6. For the parfait, divide the pomegranate jelly among serving molds, filling each container to 3/4 full. Top with pudding. Cover each mold with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours.

7. Use pomegranate seeds and mint sprigs for decoration.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pomegranate seeds: 1 glass
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon