Fruit-Topped Almond Cream

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 small box instant French vanilla pudding mix
• 2 1/2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups assorted fruit (strawberries, grapes, raspberries, mandarin oranges, blueberries)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine pudding mix and milk. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes; set aside.
2. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream and extract until stiff peaks form. Fold into pudding. Spoon into a shallow 2-quart serving dish.
3. Chill.
4. Top with fruit just before serving.