Absolutely Fabulous Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites

By Nicole Perry

Updated on 5/16/2014 at 7:25 AM

Fair warning: set out a tray of these jewel-like apricot, goat cheese, and almond morsels at your next party, and they'll likely be gobbled up in a matter of minutes. (They're that good.) What your guests won't know is how easy they are to assemble — it's feasible to put together a second batch in a matter of mere minutes to reinforce supplies. Try them for yourself, and you'll understand their appeal.

Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites

Cook Time15
Yield40

Adapted from Cook Taste Savor: 16 Inspiring Ingredients For Delicious Dishes Every Day by Editors of Sunset Books

INGREDIENTS

    • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
    • About 2 teaspoons milk
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil leaves
    • 40 dried apricots, preferably blenheim
    • 40 almonds, preferably marcona
    • 2 teaspoons honey

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Mix together the cheese and milk with a fork until spreadable. Thin with more milk if necessary. Add the basil and mix until evenly distributed.

    2. Spread a heaping 1/4 teaspoon cheese on each apricot and top each with an almond. Drizzle with honey.

    Notes

    If not using marcona almonds, substitute roasted salted almonds (the salt is key to the appetizer's flavor).