Peanut Butter Parfaits

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + cooling

Yield 2 servings

NOW THAT our nest holds only two of us, I've had to develop many dishes for two. My husband and I love this dessert, and it also makes an elegant finish to a meal when company comes. You'll hear lots of "oohs" and "aahs"! —Mildred Sherrer Bay City, Texas

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup peanuts

Directions

In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, milk, corn syrup and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth, about 4 minutes.
Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Spoon half into two parfait glasses; top with ice cream. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

1 parfait: 514 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (67g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

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