posted by Pat T 07-24-98 11:34 AM 
Amaretto dip 
 
From Sandra Montagano, Lockport 
 
Makes 6 servings 
4 ounces cream cheese, softened 
1/2 cup half-and-half 
3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix 
3 tablespoons Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur 
1 tablespoon amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur) 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
Assorted fresh fruit (strawberries, pineapple chunks, orange wedges and/or sliced  bananas), cut into bite-sized pieces 
 In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, half-and-half, instant pudding mix, Kahlua, amaretto and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.  
 Serve with fresh fruit for dipping.