1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cold water
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatin
8 ounces cream cheese (preferably Philadelphia)
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions:
In a bowl, beat the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

In a very small saucepan, combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons of the cold water and boil to 248°F. Meanwhile, In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks with an electric mixer (hand held works best) until blended.

When the syrup reaches 248°F, turn the mixer on high speed and pour the sugar syrup onto the mixing yolks, avoiding the beaters and the sides of the bowl. Beat on medium speed until the mixture cools and becomes pale and ribbony, about 4 minutes. Set aside.

In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the remaining 2 tablespoons cold water and let it soften and swell, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the cream cheese until soft in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, being careful not to overheat it. Whisk until it's smooth.

Add the confectioners' sugar and the softened gelatin, whisking until smooth and completely blended. Remove the bowl from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes. It will thicken slightly.

Fold the reserved sugar-egg yolk mixture into the cream cheese mixture then gently fold in the whipped cream. Pour into parfait glasses. Chill then serve.

Makes 4 cups.

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