Spiced Italian Custard Parfaits with a Super-Food Crunch
This homemade custard makes the perfect dessert or snack. With tangy berries and a touch of Marsala wine, this is a refreshing treat anytime of the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh Berries, diced small
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 large Egg Yolks
- 2 Tbsp Marsala Wine
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 cup Coconut
- 1 cup Flax Seeds
- 1/4 cup Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar
Directions
- Arrange the berries into individual glasses or one larger serving bowl. Set aside.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized, heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, Marsala, and sugar until well blended.
- Create a double boiler by setting the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Cook the mixture using the steam.
- Continue whisking until the mixture becomes glossy, pale, light, and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold into the whipped cream.
- Spoon the custard on top of the prepared berries and chill for 2–3 hours or until ready to serve.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, toast the coconut and flax seeds until the coconut starts to turn golden and the flax seeds begin to sweat. Add the Strawberry Balsamic, stir to coat, and remove from heat.
- Just before serving, garnish the custard with the crunchy topping and an extra berry or two for color.