Strawberry Almond Parfait

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups nonfat milk
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 2 pint baskets California strawberries, stemmed and sliced
• 2 tablespoons Sugar (or to taste)
• 1 1/2 cups amaretti (almond cookie) crumbs
• mint sprigs

Procedures

1. In bowl, prepare pudding mix with milk as package directs, mixing in the almond extract.
2. Cover and refrigerate. Sweeten strawberries with Sugar.
3. Spoon about 3 tablespoons into each of six 8-to-10-ounce stemmed glasses.
4. Layer each with 3 tablespoons cookie crumbs and 1/3 cup pudding.
5. Top with the remaining strawberries and crumbs, dividing equally.
6. Garnish with mint sprigs.