Almond Cream Parfaits Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 cups milk
4 egg yolks
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp almond extract
3/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
1/2 cup shortbread cookie crumbs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 to 8 maraschino cherries

Directions:

In a large saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; gradually add 1 cup hot milk mixture. Return all to pan. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add butter and extract; mix well. Chill for 1 hour or until cool.
Add almonds. Pour into six to eight parfait glasses; sprinkle with cookie crumbs. In a bowl, beat cream and remaining sugar until soft peaks form. Spoon over parfaits. Chill. Just before serving, garnish with cherries. Yield: 6-8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	384.54 Kcal (1610 kJ)
Calories from fat	196.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.86g	34%
Cholesterol	144.06mg	48%
Sodium	105.49mg	4%
Potassium	368.2mg	8%
Total Carbs	37.42g	12%
Sugars	28.58g	114%
Dietary Fiber	2.02g	8%
Protein	11.72g	23%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	225.2mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	171.93 Kcal (720 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.77g	34%
Cholesterol	64.41mg	48%
Sodium	47.16mg	4%
Potassium	164.63mg	8%
Total Carbs	16.73g	12%
Sugars	12.78g	114%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	8%
Protein	5.24g	23%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.5mg	6%
Calcium	100.7mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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