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Blueberry Custard Parfait

Blueberry Custard Parfait
A retired nurse whose hobby is cooking, Mildred Stubbs, Hamlet, North Carolina shares this refreshing dessert.
4 ServingsPrep: 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 whipping 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. Stir in the vanilla, peels and nutmeg. Cool for
  • 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, beat 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.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 294 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Blueberry Custard Parfait (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 17 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 159 mg cholesterol, 236 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013