Mango Parfaits

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse 4 parfait glasses (8 to 12 ounce size) in cool water and place in the freezer to chill. Peel and dice the mangoes into small cubes and place in a small bowl. (Note: Selecting ripened mangoes is a lot like selecting ripened peaches: bright red and yellow skin color, slightly soft but still firm to the touch, and fragrant.)
2. 2
   Lightly crush the almond-flavored cookies. You will need about 1 1/2 cups of cookie crumbs. (I get mine from a local bakery or you can make your own. If you can't find them, shortbread cookies will work too.)
3. 3
   Remove the parfait glasses from freezer and the fill the bottom of each parfait glass with a heaping tablespoon of cookie crumbs, followed by a heaping tablespoon of mango and then two tablespoons of the yogurt. Top with another tablespoon of cookie crumbs then lightly press down to compact the mixture.
4. 4
   Continue layering (as above) until the glasses are filled. The final layer should be yogurt. Decorate or finish the parfait with cookie crumbs.
5. 5
   Place the parfaits in the refrigerator and let the ingredients blend together for about an hour.
6. 6
   Serve chilled. Mangoes make a great dessert fruit and you and your guests will enjoy the tropical twist.