Preparation
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Place the egg yolks in a heatproof mixing bowl.
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Add 40g sugar and the vanilla.
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Add the vanilla to the egg yolks.
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Whisk until frothy.
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Heat 80ml water in a pan.
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Add the remaining sugar.
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Heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
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Set the bowl with the egg yolk mixture over a pan of hot water. Add the sugar syrup and stir until the mixture thickens.
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Whip the cream to soft peaks.
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Stir the vanilla cream over a bowl of iced water until cold.
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Fold in the whipped cream.
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Spoon the parfait mixture into small bowls and freeze for 5 hours. Thaw briefly before serving. Turn out before serving if desired.