Almond Cream Parfaits

Name: Almond Cream Parfaits
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons almond extract; 177 milliliters chopped toasted almonds; 1 Tbsp butter; 118 milliliters shortbread cookie crumbs; 59 milliliters cornstarch; 4 egg yolks; 237 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 6 to 8 maraschino cherries; 710 milliliters milk; 237 milliliters sugar, divided

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Almond Cream Parfaits a try. This recipe makes 8 servings with 427 calories, 8g of protein, and 26g of fat each. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 minutes. A mixture of milk, almonds, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine 3/4 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.

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Corn Starch

Sugar

Milk

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Sauce Pan

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.

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Egg Yolk

Milk

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Bowl

Frying Pan

Add butter and extract; mix well. Chill for 1 hour or until cool.

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Extract

Butter

Add almonds.

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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.

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Cookie Crumbs

Cherries