
Toffee Syllabub
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try this toffee syllabub, a dessert that honestly feels fancy but comes together in under an hour. My go to move is making it when I want something elegant without spending the whole evening in the kitchen. The whipping cream brings wonderful calcium and protein to the table, making it a bit more nourishing than you'd expect from a dessert. The beauty here is how simple it actually is once you get going, and most of these ingredients are probably already in your pantry. It's creamy, indulgent, and absolutely delicious, perfect for impressing guests or just treating yourself to something special on a Tuesday night.
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Ingredients
- 400heavy cream
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 250milk
- 100 gtoffee bits
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 2 egglarge egg yolks
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 1 tspsalt
- 100 mltoffee syrup
- 300whipping cream
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, granulated sugar, milk, and toffee syrup. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Tip: Be careful not to let the mixture boil over.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until it has melted. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Tip: This will help prevent the eggs from scrambling when you whisk them in.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg yolks and vanilla extract until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 4
Gradually add the warm toffee mixture to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
Tip: This will help prevent the eggs from scrambling when you add the hot mixture.
- 5
Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Tip: Be careful not to let the mixture boil over.
- 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the toffee bits until they are fully incorporated.
Tip: Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- 7
Once the mixture has cooled, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
Tip: Be careful not to over-whip the cream, as it can become too stiff.
- 8
Fold the whipped cream into the cooled toffee mixture until well combined.
Tip: This will help create a smooth and creamy texture.
- 9
Spoon the toffee syllabub into individual serving cups or a large serving dish.
Tip: You can garnish with additional toffee bits or a sprinkle of sea salt, if desired.
- 10
Refrigerate the syllabub until chilled, at least 2 hours.
Tip: This will help the flavors meld together and the cream to set.
- 11
Serve the toffee syllabub chilled, garnished with whipped cream and a sprinkle of toffee bits, if desired.
Tip: You can also top with an additional dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
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