Prep. Time: 10 minutes + chilling
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 – 8
Ingredients:
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 3 cups milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• ¾ cup chopped toasted almonds
• ½ cup shortbread cookie crumbs
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 to 8 maraschino cherries
Method:
- In a large saucepan, combine ¾ cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
- In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; gradually add 1 cup hot milk mixture. Return all to pan. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 – 2 minutes or until thickened. Add butter and extract; mix well. Chill for 1 hour or until cool.
- Add almonds. Pour into six to eight parfait glasses; sprinkle with cookie crumbs. In a bowl, beat cream and remaining sugar until soft peaks form. Spoon over parfaits. Chill. Just before serving, garnish with cherries. Yield: 6 – 8 servings.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/almond-cream-parfaits