POUND CAKE WITH MASCARPONE, APRICOTS, AMARETTO AND ALMONDS

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POUND CAKE WITH MASCARPONE, APRICOTS, AMARETTO AND ALMONDS image

Categories     Cake     Cheese     Dessert

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound cake cut into 12 pieces 3/4 cup apricot preserves 3 tbsp. Amaretto
2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Place pound cake slices on a large heavy baking sheet and toast in oven for 7 to 10 minutes until the slices turn golden brown. Stir the apricot preserves and Amaretto in a small bowl to blend. Place 1 cake slice atop each of 6 plates. Spoon the mascarpone cheese atop the cake slices. Arrange the remaining cake slices offset atop the bottom cake slices. Spoon the apricot mixture over. Sprinkle with the almonds and serve immediately.

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