Sparkling Peaches and Cream

"Chill the fruit, juice, and mineral water thoroughly before blending this light-tasting drink--"

1 (16-ounce) can peach slices, undrained, chilled
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
1 egg*
4 ice cubes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup light cream
2/3 cup sparkling mineral water or carbonated water, chilled
sliced almonds for garnish (optional)

In blender container, combine undrained peaches, pineapple juice, egg, ice cubes, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. cover and process untill smoth and well-blended. Stir in light cream; slowly pour in sparkling water, stirring with an up-and-down motion. Pour into 4 chilled glasses. Garnish each serving with sliced almonds, if desired.--Clara Beth Negoro, Hawthorne, Calif.

Serves 4.

* Note that the egg is not cooked in this recipe. To prevent food poisoning, you can use a pasteurized egg product or an egg alternative like Egg Beaters. To reduce the chance of food poisoning if you're going to use a regular egg, make sure you choose only a clean, fresh, grade AA or A egg with a sound shell (no hairline cracks) that has been kept properly refrigerated.

[recipe on the back of "Glogg Nog," clipped from "Better Homes and Gardens"]