How to Make Stars and Stripes Parfaits - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a festive and delicious dessert to celebrate the Fourth of July or any patriotic occasion? Look no further than these Stars and Stripes Parfaits! With layers of creamy cheesecake filling, sweetened berries, and a crunchy graham cracker crumble, these parfaits are not only visually stunning but also incredibly tasty.

The combination of fresh berries and a creamy cheesecake filling is a match made in dessert heaven. The sweetness of the berries pairs perfectly with the tangy...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • In a saucepan, simmer rice, milk, cream and sugar, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg yolks; return all to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool. Spoon half of the blueberries into five parfait glasses. Top with half of the pudding mixture and half of the raspberries. Repeat layers. Top with whipped cream and toasted almonds if desired.