Honey, Apricot, and Almond Goat Cheese Spread: This easy, cheesy appetizer will add a burst of color and a whole lot of deliciousness to your holiday table!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Vegetarian
Keyword Honey, Apricot, and Almond Goat Cheese Spread
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 12servings
Calories 91kcal
Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
8ozgoat cheese or cream cheese
⅓cuplightly salted almonds
4-5dried apricots(chopped)
2-3tspfresh chopped parsley or basil
1/4-1/2cupapricot preserves
honeyfor drizzling
SERVE WITH:
an assortment of crackers
fresh sliced granny smith apple
Instructions
Remove goat cheese from protective packaging and soften to room temperature.
Spread fresh preserves on a cheese tray or serving platter.
Place your almonds in a bag or between two sheets of paper towel and crush using a blunt object, like a glass olive oil bottle.
Next chop your apricots and mix together with the almonds and parsley.
Roll your goat cheese in the mixture, pressing gently to coat.
Set the goat cheese log atop the preserves and surround with crackers and fresh fruit.
Finish it off with a hearty drizzle of honey and you're good to go!
Notes
No apricots? No problem! Try this uber easy appetizer with fig preserves instead; it's equally amazing!I've tried this app with both honey roasted almonds and lightly salted almonds and adored them both! Feel free to use whichever you have on hand!Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on dippers/crackers chosen and enjoy!