Irish Whiskey Parfaits

From Good Food Magazine, March 1986. This is not only a great dessert for St. Patrick's Day, but works well for other special occasions. The swirl of raspberry preserves gives it a nice party touch. The 4 hours of freezing time has not been included in the preparation time.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  large  egg yolks
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  Irish whiskey
• 2  cups heavy cream
• 1⁄4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 cup  raspberry preserves

Directions

1. Beat egg yolks in mixer bowl, gradually adding granulated sugar, and continue beatint until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Beat in whiskey gradually. Transfer to large bowl.
2. Beat cream, confectioner's sugar, and vanilla together in mixer bowl until stiff. Gently fold whipped cream, a third at a time, into egg yolks.
3. Spoon cream mixture, alternating with thin layers of preserves, into 8 parfait glasses. Freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.