TROPICAL PARFAITS

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When entertaining guests, Nancy Stock of Minonk, Illinois often adds sliced bananas to this layered pudding dessert. "It makes a beautiful presentation and is good for you, too," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cold whole milk
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon grated lime zest, optional
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted, divided
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Whipped cream in a can
2 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the milk, extract and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in coconut and lime zest if desired. In each of two 1-1/2-cup parfait glasses or dessert dishes, layer about 1/3 cup pudding mixture, 1/4 cup pineapple, 2 tablespoons almonds, 1/3 cup pudding mixture, 1/4 cup strawberries, 2 tablespoons almonds and remaining pudding mixture., Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with the remaining almonds. Garnish with cherries.

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