Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Parfait

Prep: 15 minutes plus soaking
Grill: 5 minutes • Serves: 4

1.Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat; soak skewers in water 30 minutes.

2.Thread strawberries onto skewers; spray strawberries and dessert shells with cooking spray. Place strawberries on hot grill rack; cover and cook 5 minutes or until grill marks appear, turning once. During last minute of cooking, place dessert shells on hot grill rack; cover and cook 1 minute or until grill marks appear, turning once. Transfer strawberries and dessert shells to cutting board; cool slightly. Remove strawberries from skewers and quarter; cut dessert shells into 1-inch pieces.

3.In medium bowl, with mixer on medium-high speed, beat sugar, butter and half & half 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Makes about 3/4 cup.

4.Alternately layer strawberries, dessert shell pieces and sugar mixture into 4 bowls; sprinkle with almonds.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 parfait):
319 Calories, 16g Fat, 8g Saturated Fat, 43mg Cholesterol, 98mg Sodium,
45g Carbohydrates, 2g Fiber, 35g Sugars, 30g Added Sugars, 3g Protein