Fresh Peach Delight

1 vanilla wafer crust
2 pkgs. cream cheese (8 oz. each)
1 c. powdered sugar
1 c. water
6 oz. pkg. peach-flavored gelatin
1 c. cold water
1/2 t. almond extract (optional)
6 large peaches, peeled
1/4 c. sugar

Prepare vanilla wafer crust and refrigerate or freeze until firm. In a large bowl beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together; spread over chilled crust. Refrigerate or freeze until firm.

Bring 1 cup water to a boil. Dissolve gelatin. Remove from heat and add 1 cup cold water. Refrigerate until syrupy. Cut peaches in slices, then sprinkle with sugar. Place peach slices on surface of chilled cream cheese mixture. Pour thickened gelatin over peaches. Refrigerate several hours until set. Makes 12 servings.


Vanilla Wafer Crust:
1 box vanilla wafers, crushed
1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted

Stir crushed wafers and melted butter together. Pat into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Place in refrigerator or freezer until firm.


(The Essential Mormon Cookbook)

by JoAnn G.