Pour the cream into a saucepan with the saffron and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the egg yolks with the sugar. When the cream comes to the boil, add the egg and sugar mixture, mixing until it reaches a temperature of 84°C. Chill in the refrigerator and then place it in an ice cream maker to make a sorbet.
Cut the Prosciutto di Modena into strips and fry gently with a small amount of oil in a non-stick pan until crisp.
Plating up and presentation. Place a ball of sorbet in the centre of a soup bowl, sprinkle over the crispy Prosciutto di Modena and decorate with extra old traditional Modena balsamic vinegar and some saffron pistils.
The quantities indicated are enough for four people.