Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

Ingredients

• 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups cold milk
• 2 teaspoons amaretto liqueur or almond extract
• 3 1/2 ounces cheesecake flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix
• 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 (13 1/2 ounce) carton strawberry glaze
• 1 loaf frozen pound cake, thawed and cubed
• 1/4 cup slivered almond, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in milk and amaretto.

2. 2

   Whisk in pudding mix. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, gently combine strawberries and glaze.

4. 4

   In a 3-qt. trifle bowl, layer half of the cake cubes, pudding mixture and strawberry mixture. Repeat layers.

5. 5

   Garnish with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with almonds just before serving.