Toasted Pound Cake Dessert

Buddy P's Note:

I borrowed this recipe from Giada on FoodTV It is delicious.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 vanilla flavored poundcake , cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. (10 3/4 ounces, even number)
• ¾ cup apricot preserves (or jam put in blender)
• 3 tablespoons Amaretto
• mascarpone cheese , at room temperature
• sliced almonds , toasted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place the pound cake slices on a baking sheet and toast in oven until the slices turn golden brown. (or put in toaster).
3. Stir the apricot preserves and amaretto together. Warm slightly.
4. Place 1/2 of the cake slices on plates. Put 1 full tablespoon mascarpone cheese on each cake slice. Put the remaining cake slices at an offset on top of the cheese. Spoon the apricot/amaretto mixture on top of the cake. Add the almonds. Serve immediately while warm.