Recipe for cooking fruit-topped almond cream

Desserts to Go with Coffee and Tea :: Souffles and Puddings

Fruit-Topped Almond Cream

1 sm. box instant French vanilla pudding mix
2 1/2 c. cold milk
1 c. whipping cream
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. almond extract or flavoring
3 c. assorted fruit (strawberries, grapes,
    raspberries, mandarin oranges, blueberries)

In a lrg. mixing bowl, combine pudding mix and milk. Beat on low speed for 2 mins.; set aside.

In a sm. mixing bowl, beat cream and extract or flavoring until stiff peaks form. Fold into pudding. Spoon into a shallow 2-qt. serving dish. Chill. Top with fruit just before serving.

Makes approximately 8 servings.