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

Directions

 * 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.