FROSTY RASPBERRY PARFAITS

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My layered dessert looks so elegant and pretty. It gets compliments every time I serve it. Parfaits are a traditional part of our Fourth of July buffet. -Clare Hafferman, Kalispell, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed, divided
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Additional fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

Place 2 cups raspberries in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Press through a fine mesh strainer; discard seeds and pulp., In a small saucepan, combine egg yolks and sugar; stir in raspberry puree until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate until chilled. , Fold in whipped cream. Coarsely mash remaining raspberries. In six freezer-proof parfait glasses, layer 1 tablespoon mashed berries and 1/4 cup cream mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with additional raspberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.