Beyond Silky Apricot Cheese Dip

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 cup apricot preserves
 * 2 tablespoons brandy
 * 1 cup cream cheese, softened
 * 1 cup sour cream
 * 1 teaspoon almond extract
 * 1 cup almonds, blanched, slivered

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.