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Sugar Seared Cakewiches (dairy)
makes 8 pieces

8 slices (1/2-inch thick) pound cake
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons apricot or fruit chutney
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar

Spread 4 slices pound cake with softened cream cheese. Top with chutney. Place remaining pound cake slices on top to make 4 sandwiches. Brush on both sides with melted butter. Cut each slice in half and place on a broiler pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar pressing into cake with a spoon. Cook under preheated broiler until brown sugar is beginning to bubble, 3-4 minutes. Let stand a minute or two before serving.

approx. nutrients per piece: calories – 181 protein – 2g carbohydrates – 20g

fat – 11g cholesterol – 66mg sodium – 112mg

This recipe from the article 15 minute – or so – desserts

Ethel G. Hofman has more than 20 years of experience in the kosher food and wine industry. She is a past president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and is food editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times and Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. She can be reached for consulting at: www.kosherfoodconsultants.com

You can get Her cookbook: Everyday Cooking for the Jewish Home through amazon.com and bookstores. Her other cookbook: Making Food Beautiful is available directly from her. Email her at: ethelhof@aol.com

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