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Apricots with Basil-Cream Cheese and Almonds are savory cream cheese dolloped on top of sweet dried apricots topped with a crunchy almond and finished with a drizzle of honey. These are the perfect appetizer for any party. they also make a delicious light dessert.
Looking for more great spiced nut finger food snack ideas? Be sure to check out my Smoked garlic almonds, Mocha candied almonds, Bourbon Candied Pecans, and Fried peanuts.
And, they’re great to finish off Tapas night. Well, maybe it falls in the cheese course category, but with the honey and the apricot it’s on the sweet side, so I’d eat them at the end of the meal. That doesn’t mean you can’t nosh on the at any time or at any party.
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Party food
Since these are so easy, they’d make a great appetizer for any party like a baby shower, bridal shower, open house, anything!
And, they’re no-cook! Which is awesome for summer months when it’s just too darned hot to cook anything!
I like the Crock Pot Herbed Almonds to top this appetizer, but you could use any almonds. The crock pot almonds add a nice herbal flavor and a little salt (which I think helps to balance the flavors).
Recipe tips
Use soft cream cheese from a tub, not the whipped kind, but the kind you spread on bagels to make it easier to mix up.
Tapas menu
If you’re keeping track of the Tapas Menu so far, we have Grilled Red Pepper and Garlic Dip, Manchego Crackers, and Crock Pot Almonds.
And next up, I’ll give you a whole collection of recipes you can use to make a huge Tapas night spread.
Or, you can just pick and choose from the list.
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Recipe
Apricots with Basil-Cream Cheese and Almonds
Ingredients
- 2 ounces soft cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- 20 dried apricots
- 20 almonds
- 1 teaspoon mild tasting honey
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, milk, and basil together with a fork until well combined and spreadable.
- Spread ½ teaspoon cheese mixture on each apricot and top each with an almond. Drizzle with honey.
Notes
For Printing: Find the Crock Pot Herbed Almonds recipe here: https://lifecurrentsblog.com/crock-pot-herbed-almonds Adapted from Sunset Magazine
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
homemadefoodjunkie
These are so pretty. I love this recipe. This would be a great party appetizer!
fearlessdining
Beautiful appetizer idea….the cheese looks amazing with that fruit.
homemadefoodjunkie
Debi, I just found these at Try a Bite Tuesday Link Party. I keep running into these and clicking on them. I LOVE this recipe. Must make ASAP! Thanks for creating such an enticing dish!
delphineefortin
Oh, they are so pretty! I love the idea and will probably try them today already! 🙂
Debra C.
Looks so deliciously perfect – loving this little bite!
Christine Hamilton
I’m headed to the kitchen right now to see if I have the ingredients! I could snack on this often! Thanks for sharing!
KareninStLouis
Can these be made ahead and refrigerated? If so, how much ahead? Morning of a dinner party? Night before? Thank you.
Debi
Karenin, I think they could be made ahead just fine. I think the morning of would be great. If they were tightly covered they might be fine the night before. My only concern would be the cheese drying out, so make sure to tightly cover them.
Kay Alexandra
I made these recently. They were great! They have such a unique flavor. What a perfect addition to a cocktail party!
Linda
Excellent appetizer with unusual flavour…the nuts are very “herby”….yummy
jody
Huge party hit. Used candied pecans from Trader Joe’s on top. If making a lot, piping the cream cheese mixture would be easier.
zenzi
These were a hit
Fei Li
easy to make; taste good. a nice little bite.
Margie
I am making this for a party tomorrow night!
You only used 1 teaspoon honey to drizzle for all 20 apricots? Doesn’t seem like enough.
Debi
Margie, it’s a light drizzle of honey. Feel free to use more if you like it sweeter. Enjoy your party.