posted by Pat T 07-13-99 10:58 AM
Coconut-Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits
1 (3-1/2 oz.) pkg. instant coconut cream pudding mix
1 pint sour cream
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
3-1/2 oz. shredded coconut
whipped cream (for garnish; optional)
Combine pudding, sour cream and cream cheese; whip until smooth.
Slowly add the sugar and extracts.
Spoon into 8 (6 ounce) parfait glasses until almost 1/2 full.
Spoon in a layer of cherry pie filling, reserving 8 cherries for garnish.
Spoon remaining pudding mixture onto cherry layer.
Surround rim of parfait glass with whipped cream.
Place flaked coconut in middle and top with a cherry.