A lactose-free white chocolate cream to be enjoyed simply in a glass or to fill cakes, cream puffs, tarts. It can also be prepared with regular white chocolate in the same amounts. This white chocolate cream is a sort of chantilly cream because it includes whipped cream, making it lighter on the palate.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- 1 cup oz soy milk (gluten-free)
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup oz sugar
- 1 tbsp oz cornstarch (gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp oz rice starch (gluten-free)
- 1/2 vanilla pod
- 3.5 oz oz white chocolate (vegan-gluten-free)
- 3/4 cup oz whipping cream (lactose-free with less than 0.01% lactose or plant-based gluten-free)
Tools
- 3 Bowls
- 1 Pot
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Knife
Steps
Open the vanilla pod and scrape out the seeds.
Heat the soy milk with the empty vanilla pod.
In a bowl, mix the egg yolks with the sugar, vanilla seeds, and finally the starches using a whisk.
Once boiling, add the egg mixture to the soy milk.
Cook for about 1 minute, stirring with a whisk.Coarsely chop the white chocolate and add it to the still warm custard. Stir with a spatula until you get a smooth and velvety cream. Transfer to a clean container.
Quickly cool the cream in an ice water bath, or in the freezer, after covering it with cling film.
Whip the cream with an electric mixer. Once cooled, add the whipped cream in two portions.
Mix the first part with a whisk until the cream is homogeneous. Gently incorporate the second part with a spatula, mixing from bottom to top.
Serve in small glasses or use in other recipes.
WARNING: Consult the Italian Celiac Association manual and read the ingredients carefully to ensure they are gluten-free.
Advice
The lactose-free white chocolate cream can be stored for 3 days in the refrigerator in a closed container.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use the white chocolate cream in a tart to bake in the oven?
No, because the lactose-free white chocolate cream contains fresh whipped cream. To use it, you must skip the last step of adding whipped cream.
How can I use this lactose-free white chocolate cream?
You can enjoy it simply with fresh fruits as it has a very light consistency. Or use it to fill cakes, cold tarts, cream puffs, even cookies.
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