Sweet Maple Parfaits

• 1/4 cup pecan pieces
• 1/2 cup maple syrup, divided
• 1 cup milk
• 1 pkg. (4-serving size) Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding
• 3/4 cup thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping, divided
• 12 Nilla Vanilla Wafers, lightly crushed (about 1/2 cup)

1. Combine pecans and 2 Tbsp.
2. of syrup in small microwaveable bowl.
3. Microwave on HIGH 2 min.
4. or until thickened, stirring every 30 sec.
5. Spread onto large piece of waxed paper or foil; cool completely.
6. Meanwhile, pour milk into medium bowl.
7. Add dry pudding mix.
8. Beat with wire whisk 2 min.
9. or until mixture is well blended and starts to thicken.
10. Add 1/4 cup of the remaining syrup; mix well.
11. Gently stir in 1/2 cup of the whipped topping.
12. Spoon 1 Tbsp.
13. of the wafer crumbs into each of four dessert dishes; top each with 1/2 cup of the pudding mixture, 1 Tbsp.
14. of the wafer crumbs and 1 Tbsp.
15. of the remaining whipped topping.
16. Top with pecans.
17. Drizzle evenly with remaining 2 Tbsp.
18. syrup just before serving.
19. Store leftover desserts in refrigerator.

pecan pieces, maple syrup, milk, topping, nilla vanilla wafers

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/sweet-maple-parfaits-104572.aspx (may not work)