Thursday, June 28, 2012

Cool, Sublime Blueberry-Lime Parfait...Perfect for Summer

Blueberry-Lime Parfaits
Created by Susan Spungen
Tart, sour, and just a bit sweet, these creamy parfaits make a refreshing summer dessert.
Servings: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) cold, unsalted butter
  • Grated zest of 2 limes
  • 1 container (17 ounces) plain, fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar , plus more to taste
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  •                                                                        1 pint (about 3 cups) blueberries

                                                                            1 lime , cut into wedges
    Directions
To make curd: In a small, nonreactive saucepan, whisk egg yolks, lime juice, and sugar. Set over medium heat, and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter 1 Tbsp. at a time. Transfer to a bowl, press plastic wrap onto surface of the curd, and cool completely in refrigerator.

Stir zest into curd. Stir together yogurt and sugar. In each of 4 six-ounce glasses, layer yogurt, curd, and berries; repeat. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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