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Easy Apricot and Goat Cheese Appetizer

Absolutely Fabulous Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites

May 16, 2014 by Nicole Perry

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

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

Notes

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

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

Directions

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

Information

Category: Appetizers, Finger Foods
Yield: 40
Cook Time: 15