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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.
culinaryginger
This is the perfect dessert because you can have a little or as many as you like and less guilt. Love this.
justine @ Full Belly SIsters
These are stunning and I love the combination of textures and flavors!
Diana Rambles
What a great snack!!
recipesfromapantry
I am really drooling over these – would be great fro our reunion weekend in about 3 weeks.
Florian
This looks absolutely beautiful, awesome idea and so easy to make!
pattyanderson54
What a nicely packaged bite these are.
KC the Kitchen Chopper
Tapas meals are the best. This little tasty treat is just enough to top it off. Perfect!
fabfood4all
What fabulous and original little appetizers, would never think to do this but love the idea!
Joanne T Ferguson
I love this idea Debi and great for entertaining! Pinned and shared!
Patricia
Not only beautiful (loooove the presentation), but what a great array of flavors! I really love this bite-sized treat!
Kavey
Making incomrehensible slobbering noises at the idea of basil cream cheese on apricots here!!
Marlys (This and That)
This sounds amazing. I have to give it a try soon..
April J Harris
Love this idea, Debi! Your Apricots would be perfect with an end of the evening drink to round out a dinner party. Your Tapas menu is lovely, I’ve really enjoyed your posts!
Michelle De La Cerda
This is a creative yet perfect snack. I would have trouble not eating all of them in a single sitting.
Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog
I grew up with an apricot tree, eating piles of them after swimming, these look like the perfect appetizer, sweet and salty!
savoryexperiments
These are just beautiful! I pinned them to make for my next party!
Culinary Flavors
I just love these appetizers! They are perfect for a friendly gathering!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
I have eaten dates like this, but never thought to use apricots. What a great idea!
mealplanmaven
These scream “make me for your next tapas party!” So pretty!
beckysbestbites
I love tapas parties and these would make a lovely addition to the menu!! The sweet and salty combination would be right up my alley 🙂