Almond Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
| Cream cheese | 1 , softened | |
| Cream cheese | 1 , softened | |
| Butter/Margarine | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), softened | |
| Sour cream | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Unflavored gelatin | 1 | |
| Cold water | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped | ||
| Golden Raisins | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind | ||
| Almond extract | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Directions
Combine cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until soft and creamy.
Add sour cream and sugar, beating until well blended.
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small saucepan; let stand 1 minute.
Cook over low heat, stirring until gelatin dissolves, about 2 minutes.
Add to cream cheese mixture, beating well.
Stir in almonds and next 3 ingredients.
Spoon mixture into a lightly oiled 1-quart mold.
Cover and chill until firm or up to 2 days.
Unmold cheese onto a serving platter, and garnish, if desired.
Serve with gingersnaps or lightly sweetened crackers.
Add sour cream and sugar, beating until well blended.
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small saucepan; let stand 1 minute.
Cook over low heat, stirring until gelatin dissolves, about 2 minutes.
Add to cream cheese mixture, beating well.
Stir in almonds and next 3 ingredients.
Spoon mixture into a lightly oiled 1-quart mold.
Cover and chill until firm or up to 2 days.
Unmold cheese onto a serving platter, and garnish, if desired.
Serve with gingersnaps or lightly sweetened crackers.
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