Nilla Cherry Pudding

2 (4-serving size) packages instant vanilla pudding & pie filling
4 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
43 Nilla Wafers
2 1/2 cups Northwest sweet cherries, pitted and halved
2 cups prepared whipped topping
Additional Nilla Wafers and Northwest sweet cherries, for garnish

Yield: 8 servings

Prepare pudding according to package directions using milk and almond extract. Spoon 1/2 cup pudding in bottom of 2-quart serving bowl. Top with 8 wafers, a generous layer of cherries and 2/3 cup pudding. Stand 10 wafers around outside edge of dish. Continue layering 11 wafers, cherries, 2/3 cup pudding, 14 wafers, cherries and remaining pudding. Cover, refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. To serve, spread whipped topping over pudding; garnish with additional wafers and cherries if desired.