BLUEBERRY CUSTARD PARFAIT

Blueberry Custard Parfait image

A retired nurse whose hobby is cooking, Mildred Stubbs, Hamlet, North Carolina shares this refreshing dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups fresh blueberries

Steps:

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. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla, zest and nutmeg. Cool for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.