Strawberry Almond Parfait

Description
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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
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.