Plastic flowers

With a food processor or blender, crush the cookies and set aside (you can also put them in a plastic bag and smash them with a rolling pin). then cream together the butter or margarine, cream cheese and powdered sugar. Combine the milk, pudding and whipped topping and stir into the creamed mixture. Layer crushed cookies and then pudding mixture in the flowerpot, ending with a thick layer of cookie crumbs on the top. Refrigerate until serving time, then place the bouquet in the top and bring to the table. Remove bouquet to serve and scoop out the dessert.

Serves 10 to 12.

Fresh flowers inserted in a florist water vial can be used in place of plastic flowers.

This is a fun dessert to have on the table throughout a meal without telling anyone. There is always a fun reaction at the surprise "unveiling".

From Doug Smith