Tropical Parfait

2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant coconut cream pudding mix
1 teaspoon grated lime peel, optional
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted, divided
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Whipped cream in a can
2 maraschino cherries

In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in lime peel if desired. In each of two 1-1/2-cup parfait glasses or dessert dishes, layer about 1/3 cup pudding mixture, 1/4 cup pineapple, 2 tablespoons almonds, 1/3 cup pudding mixture, 1/4 cup strawberries, 2 tablespoons almonds and remaining pudding mixture.

Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with the remaining almonds. Garnish with cherries. Makes 2 servings.