Amaretto Cream Recipe

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   Soften the cream cheese in the microwave (it varies by wattage - but Philadelphia gives approximations on the package).

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   Blend the pudding mix and skim lowfat milk.

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   Add in the cream cheese and amaretto and blend again.

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   Mix in the Cold Whip and refrigeratefor a couple of hrs to allow the flavors to blend.

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   Serving Suggestions:Serve in individual ramekins or possibly parfait glasses with meringue cookies

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   (Just Whites Powdered Egg Whites work great - no egg separating mess)

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   or possibly amaretti (puffy, airy, little Italian cookies).

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   I have not seen any authentic recipes for the amaretti - I usually get them at an Italian Market.

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   I had heard which it has something to do with the fact which authenticamaretti use grnd apricot pits and there is some restriction against theiruse here in the United States.

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    Which is probably another research issue!

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    Garnish with more Cold Whip, if you like or possibly some time of sweet crumbs

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    (almond cookies, chocolate wafers, etc.)

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    Notes:I recommend using a high sided bowl if you want to avoid splatters.

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    You can also substitute almond extract (try 1 1/2 to 2 tsp.)

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    for the amaretto.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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