Ingredients

  • 3 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen quick-thaw strawberries in light syrup
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans sliced peaches in extra light syrup
  • 1 (10 3/4 oz.) frozen ready to serve pound cake
  • 1 pkg. vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling (4 servings)
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 (8 oz.) container frozen light whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 c. orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp. toasted sliced almonds

Method

  • About 1 hour before serving or early in day, thaw frozen strawberries as label directs.
  • Meanwhile, drain peaches.
  • Cut pound cake lengthwise in half; cut each half crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  • In medium bowl prepare vanilla instant pudding and pie filling as label directs, but use only 1 1/2 cups milk and add almond extract.
  • With rubber spatula fold in 2 cups whipped topping until blended.
  • Reserve remaining whipped topping for garnish.
  • Drain syrup from 1 package thawed strawberries into 2 cup measure; add orange juice to syrup.
  • Drain remaining 2 packages strawberries but reserve their syrup for another day to use in juice or spoon over ice cream for dessert.