Beyond Silky Apricot Cheese Dip

Description

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup almonds, blanched, slivered

Procedures

1. In a small bowl, mix the apricot preserves and brandy together, then set aside.
2. Beat the cream cheese to a creamy consistency and blend in the sour cream and almond extract, blending until very smooth.
3. Add the apricot-brandy mixture and blend well.
4. Fold in the almonds.
5. Cover and chill.