Silky Apricot Cheese Dip

Submitted by kimbearly

• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 3 cups of dip
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup apricot preserves
• 1 cup cream cheese, Softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1⁄4 cup almonds, Blanched, Slivered
• 2 tablespoons brandy

directions

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.
6. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Vanilla Wafers, Pound Cake Cubes, Muenster Or Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes Or Sticks, Chocolate Chunks.