STRAWBERRY ALMOND PARFAIT

1 (3.4 ounces) package 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

In bowl, prepare pudding mix with milk as package directs, mixing in the almond extract; cover and refrigerate.

Sweeten strawberries with sugar; spoon about 3 tablespoons into each of six 8-to-10-ounce stemmed glasses.

Layer each with 3 tablespoons cookie crumbs and 1/3 cup pudding. Top with the remaining strawberries and crumbs, dividing equally. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Makes 6 servings
Source: California Strawberry Commission