On a tray in my parents’ backyard. The perfect ending to a summer meal straight off the grill.
Rich, thick custard dotted with bursting vanilla beans. Dripping summer peaches and fresh blueberries nestled in between. And a dollop of real whipped cream on top. My mom made five parfaits. Four were eaten after dinner. The last was valiantly fought over at lunch the next day.
Why can’t every day be like this day?
Blueberry Peach Parfaits
Looks like it was originally from Taste of Home but is an old clipping from my mom’s recipe box
Yield: 6 servings
1/2 c. sugar
3 T. cornstarch
1/4 t. salt
2 c. milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1.5 t. vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean, scraped
2 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
1.5 c. fresh blueberries
fresh whipped cream
mint for garnish (optional)
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
In six parfait glasses, layer 2 rounded tablespoons o custard, two to three peach slices and 2 T. blueberries; repeat layers. Top with whipped cream and garnish with mint.
Your description made my mouth water!! I would love to try these soon!!