Custard Berry Parfaits

Name: Custard Berry Parfaits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-2/3 cups 1% milk; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups mixed fresh berries

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-2/3 cups 1% milk
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups mixed fresh berries

Directions

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.
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.
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.
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.

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

Recipe Creator

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