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Custard Berry Parfaits

1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-2/3 cups 1% milk
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups mixed fresh berries

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in
milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until
thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg
yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle

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boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently
stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Transfer
to a bowl; press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate
for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, spoon 1/4 cup of berries
into each parfait glass; top with 2 tablespoons of custard. Repeat
layers.

Yield: 6 servings.