Pretty Cherry Parfaits Recipe

4-6 Servings / Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients:

• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 1 cup cold milk
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant Vanilla pudding mix
• Whipped topping, sliced almonds and fresh mint, optional

Directions:

1. Combine pie filling and extract; set aside. In a large bowl, combine sour cream and milk. Stir in pudding mix; beat on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Spoon half into parfait glasses; top with the pie filling. Repeat with remaining pudding mixture. Garnish with whipped topping, almonds and mint if desired. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 276 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 283 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.