Blueberry Custard Parfait |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A retired nurse whose hobby is cooking, Mildred Stubbs, Hamlet, North Carolina shares this refreshing dessert. Ingredients:
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
1-1/2 cups milk |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream |
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar |
2 cups fresh blueberries |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla, peels and nutmeg. Cool for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. 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. Yield: 4 servings.
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