Amaretto pear parfait

Serves 6 people

Ingredients

2 cups pears, peeled and sliced thin

3 Tbs. amaretto liqueur (or 3/4 tsp. almond extract)

2 tsp. sugar

3/4 cup coarse cookie crumbs, such as gingersnaps or biscotti

3 cups vanilla yogurt

1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1/2 cup of whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine pears, amaretto or almond extract, and sugar. Cover and chill for an hour.
2. In each glass, layer about 1 Tbs. cookie crumbs, 3 Tbs. pear mixture, and 1/2 cup of vanilla yogurt. Repeat.
3. Top each parfait with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired, and sprinkle toasted almonds on top.
4. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Source: Photo by culinary.net

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