Amaretto Custard Berry Parfaits

Name: Amaretto Custard Berry Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2-3/4 cups 2% milk; 4 egg yolks, beaten; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon Amaretto; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries; 1 cup fresh raspberries; 4 whole fresh strawberries

As if you need a reason to assemble a parfait, this indulgent custard concoction is an attractive way to sweeten the meal. —Susan Jordan, Roseburg, Oregon

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups 2% milk
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon Amaretto
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
4 whole fresh strawberries

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, combine 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 mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, Amaretto and vanilla. Cool to room temperature.
Transfer custard to a small bowl; press waxed paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate until chilled.
Just before serving, spoon 1/4 cup strawberries into each of four parfait glasses. Layer each with 1/3 cup custard, 1/4 cup raspberries and 1/3 cup custard. Top each with a whole strawberry.