Hazelnut coffee creamer adds great flavor to the chocolate pudding in my parfaits. Shortbread cookie crumbs and fresh strawberry slices always complete the layered desserts nicely.
—CHRISTY HINRICHS PARKVILLE, MO
PREP: 10 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
3 cups cold milk
1 cup refrigerated hazelnut nondairy creamer
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Whipped cream, optional
1. In a large bowl, whisk the milk, creamer and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
2. Spoon 1/4 cup pudding into each of eight parfait glasses; sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cookie crumbs. Top with strawberries and remaining pudding and crumbs.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.