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Almond Cream Parfaits

1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 cups milk
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
1/2 cup shortbread cookie crumbs
1 cup whipping cream
6 to 8 maraschino cherries

In a medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually
add milk; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 20, 2008

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Almond Cream Parfaits cont.

In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; gradually add 1 cup of hot milk
mixture. Return all to pan. Bring to a boil; boil for 1-2 minutes or
until thickened. Add butter and extract; mix well. Chill for 1 hour
or until cool. Add almonds. Pour into six to eight parfait glasses;
sprinkle with cookie crumbs. In a mixing bowl, beat cream and
remaining sugar until soft peaks form. Spoon over parfaits. Chill.
Just before serving, garnish with cherries.

Yield: 6-8 servings.