TOASTED POUND CAKE DESSERT

Toasted Pound Cake Dessert image

Provided by Buddy P

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the pound cake slices on a baking sheet and toast in oven until the slices turn golden brown. (or put in toaster).
Stir the apricot preserves and amaretto together. Warm slightly.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.2, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 165.8, Sodium 322.5, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 22.1, Protein 4.5