Egg Cookie
Description
This vintage-inspired Egg Cookie, also known as Biscuit Tortoni, is a sophisticated frozen dessert that balances rich custard with light whipped cream. The base is made by cooking sugar syrup and folding it into beaten eggs, then thickening with thin cream to create a silky foundation. Once cooled, stiffly beaten heavy cream is folded in, along with fine macaroon crumbs for texture and flavor. The mixture is frozen in a mold or individual cases and topped with more crunchy macaroon crumbs. It offers a smooth, icy mouthfeel with bursts of chewy cookie, making it an elegant choice for dinner parties or special celebrations. Simple ingredients transform into a luxurious treat that feels both nostalgic and refined.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and boiling water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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Continue cooking the syrup until it reaches the thread stage (about 230&# 194;°F or 110ðC), where a drop pulled between fingers forms a thin thread.
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While the syrup cooks, beat the eggs in a separate bowl until smooth and slightly frothy.
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Slowly pour the hot syrup into the beaten eggs while whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling.
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Stir in the thin cream. Return the mixture to low heat and cook gently, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Remove from heat and let the custard mixture cool completely to room temperature.
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In a clean bowl, beat the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
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Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cooled custard mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
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Add 1 cup of the macaroon crumbs and the vanilla extract to the cream mixture. Fold gently to distribute evenly.
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Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe mold or individual paper-lined cups.
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Cover tightly and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
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To serve, unmold the frozen dessert onto plates or keep in individual cases.
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Sprinkle the remaining macaroon crumbs over the top of each serving for a crunchy texture.
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Serve immediately while cold.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 6676.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 368.7g568%
- Saturated Fat 231.6g1158%
- Cholesterol 1400.6mg467%
- Sodium 2243.4mg94%
- Total Carbohydrate 719.7g240%
- Dietary Fiber 19.5g78%
- Sugars 637.3g
- Protein 104.2g209%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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