Custard Berry Parfaits
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling
YIELD: 6 servings.
Here's a low-fat dessert that captures the flavors of the season. The homemade custard comes together in minutes, but seems like you fussed. —Trisha Kruse of Eagle, Idaho
Ingredients
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1/4 cup sugar
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4 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1-2/3 cups 1% milk
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2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups mixed fresh berries
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
Stir a small amount of hot filling 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.
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3.
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.
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4.
Just before serving, spoon 1/4 cup of berries into each parfait glass; top with 2 tablespoons of custard. Repeat layers.
Nutrition Facts
1/4 cup: 119 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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