CUSTARD BERRY PARFAITS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 119 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.