CHOCOLATE PEACH FLAN

CHOCOLATE PEACH FLAN


ingredients

1 1/3 c. Oreo baking crumbs
1/3 c. melted butter or margarine
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. finely chopped almonds
1 (4 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 c. whipping cream
1 (14 oz.) can sliced peaches in juices, well drained
1 (1 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate square
1 tsp. shortening

preparation

Combine crumbs, butter, sugar, and almonds. Press evenly into bottom and sides of a 9 inch pan or pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. Cool.

Beat cream cheese, confectioners sugar and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in whipping cream and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly in cooled pie shell. Arrange peach slices decoratively on surface. Melt chocolate with shortening over hot water. Drizzle over peaches. Chill until set, at least 1 hour. Makes 8 servings.