Created by: Chef Keith Snow

Description:

Kids love this dessert! . . .

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

Directions:

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