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.
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Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites
2015-09-19 19:56:57
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.
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Prep Time
15 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
335g
Yields
40
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1106
Calories from Fat 431
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50g
77%
Saturated Fat 19g
94%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 22g
Cholesterol 53mg
18%
Sodium 449mg
19%
Total Carbohydrates 144g
48%
Dietary Fiber 9g
35%
Sugars 16g
Protein 40g
Vitamin A
380%
Vitamin C
22%
Calcium
59%
Iron
117%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
What you need
- 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
What you do
- 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.
Tips & tricks
- If not using marcona almonds, substitute roasted salted almonds (the salt is key to the appetizer's flavor).
Adapted from Popsugar
Adapted from Popsugar
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