Blueberry Custard Parfait
Taste of Home
A retired nurse whose hobby is cooking, Mildred Stubbs, Hamlet, North Carolina shares this refreshing dessert.
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 20 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Directions:
In a saucepan, combine eggs, milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until custard is slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 18 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add vanilla, peels and nutmeg; mix well. Cool for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a small mixing bowl, whip the cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff. Fold two-thirds into the custard. Layer custard and blueberries in parfait glasses. Garnish with remaining cream. Chill for 1 hour. Yield: 4 servings.