Blueberry Custard Parfait

Name: Blueberry Custard Parfait
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar; 2 cups fresh blueberries

A retired nurse whose hobby is cooking, Mildred Stubbs, Hamlet, North Carolina shares this refreshing dessert.

Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
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, zest 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.