Charlotte Russe Parfaits Recipe

Name: Charlotte Russe Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 egg; 2 1/2 cups skim milk; 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed and divided; 20 ladyfingers; 3 tablespoons black cherry preserves with Chambord liqueur or red currant jelly; Mint leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 egg
2 1/2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed and divided
20 ladyfingers
3 tablespoons black cherry preserves with Chambord liqueur or red currant jelly
Mint leaves (optional)

1
Combine sugar, cornstarch, and egg in a bowl; stir well with a wire whisk, and set aside.
2
Heat milk over medium-high heat in a medium heavy saucepan to 180u00b0 or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Remove from heat. Gradually add hot milk to sugar mixture, stirring constantly with whisk. Return milk mixture to pan. Add margarine, and cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, and cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into a bowl; cover surface with plastic wrap, and let cool completely. Uncover and gently fold in 1 cup whipped topping; cover and chill at least 2 hours.
3
Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise. Line each of 8 dessert compotes with 5 ladyfinger halves, standing upright. Spoon 1/2 cup custard into center of each compote. Melt preserves, and drizzle over custard. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped topping. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 egg, 2 1/2 cups skim milk, and more.

Yes, Charlotte Russe Parfaits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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