Instructions: In a cake pan with 4 inch sides add 1/2 cup of sugar and over high heat caramelize sugar until dark amber in color, tilting pan to cover bottom and 1 inch up the side of the pan (be very careful and use a heavy oven mitt), let cool at room temperature.

In a blender divide ingredients (except vanilla), blend until smooth. Pour in mixture, add vanilla, stir. Cover tightly with aluminum foil, place in a covered ban marie (water bath) over low heat for 1 hour. Adjust heat so that the water just boils slowly. Check water and add hot water as necessary. It is done when a dry knife inserted comes out clean. Garnish with sliced peach slices.

For a less rich variation omit cream cheese and add two eggs.

Note....place ban marie on stove; add the cake pan (this avoids the balancing act), then fill with water to come up two thirds of the way up the side of the pan.

You can do this in a large turkey roasting pan over two burners.

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