Ingredients
1 8-oz pkg, philadelphia brand cream, cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
3 tbsp amaretto, or almond flavored liqueu, r
2 tbsp whipping cream
1 pt blackberries or blueberries
1 pt strawberries
Directions
Beat cream creese and sour cream in small mixing bowl at medium speed
with electric mixer until well blended. Blend in sugar, liqueur and
cream. Chill well. Place berries in individual servin dishesl top
with cream cheese sauce. Prep time: 10 minutes plus chilling.
Servings: 4 servings
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