Blueberry-Topped Custard 

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

MAKES: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 can (15 ounces) blueberries
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add cream and lemon peel until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to pan; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into four parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Cool.
2. Drain blueberries, reserving juice. Spoon blueberries over custard. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and blueberry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over berries. Yield: 4 servings.