Faux Parfait

Recipe by Tanya Milosevich

INGREDIENTS

• 2 white nectarines
• 1 basket strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or a combination
• 1 half-pint whipping cream
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 store-bought angel food cake, or other good white cake

PREPARATION

1. Slice the nectarines into a bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Repeat this step with the berries in a separate bowl.
3. Using a hand mixer, whip the cream to soft peak, adding 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. Slice the cake horizontally, 1/2 inch in thickness.
5. Place a slice of cake in four small clear glass bowls or parfait glasses.
6. Top with whipped cream, add a layer of nectarines, more whipped cream, then a layer of berries.
7. Continue with another layer of each ingredient, finishing with the whipped cream.

Preparation time: 25 minutes. Serves 4.