Strawberry Meringue Parfaits |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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You can substitute store-bought meringue cookies for the Meringues. Ingredients:
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced |
1 3/4 cups sugar, divided |
1/4 cup cornstarch |
4 egg yolks |
3 cups milk or half-and-half |
1/4 cup butter or margarine |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
meringues |
Directions:
1. Sprinkle sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar.
2. Combine remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in egg yolks and milk; cook milk mixture, whisking often, 12 minutes or until thickened. Bring milk mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove mixture from heat; stir in butter and vanilla extract. Cover and chill 6 hours.
3. Spoon half of custard into 6 parfait glasses; top with half of sliced strawberries and 3 Meringues. Repeat layers, ending with 1 Meringue on top of each serving.
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