AMARETTO CUSTARD BERRY PARFAITS

Amaretto Custard Berry Parfaits image

As if you need a reason to assemble a parfait, this indulgent custard concoction is an attractive way to sweeten the meal. -Susan Jordan, Roseburg, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups 2% milk
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon Amaretto
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
4 whole fresh strawberries

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine 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 mixture 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. Stir in the butter, Amaretto and vanilla. Cool to room temperature., Transfer custard to a small bowl; press waxed paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, spoon 1/4 cup strawberries into each of four parfait glasses. Layer each with 1/3 cup custard, 1/4 cup raspberries and 1/3 cup custard. Top each with a whole strawberry. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 222mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.