Goat Cheese Spread with Honey, Apricot, and Almonds Recipe
This delightful Goat Cheese Spread with Honey, Apricot, and Almonds is a quick and easy appetizer that combines creamy goat cheese rolled in a mixture of chopped dried apricots, lightly salted almonds, and fresh herbs. Served atop a bed of apricot preserves and drizzled with honey, it makes a perfect party starter alongside crackers and fresh fruit like Granny Smith apples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8 as an appetizer 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Spread
- 8 oz goat cheese or cream cheese
- ⅓ cup lightly salted almonds
- 4–5 dried apricots, chopped
- 2–3 tsp fresh chopped parsley or basil
- ¼ – ½ cup apricot preserves
- Honey for drizzling
To Serve With
- An assortment of crackers
- Fresh sliced Granny Smith apple
Instructions
- Soften the Cheese: Remove the goat cheese from its packaging and let it come to room temperature to make spreading and rolling easier.
- Prepare the Preserves: Spread the apricot preserves evenly on a cheese tray or serving platter as a flavorful base.
- Crush the Almonds: Place the lightly salted almonds in a plastic bag or between two paper towels. Use a blunt object, like a glass olive oil bottle, to crush them into small pieces.
- Mix the Coating: Chop the dried apricots finely and combine them with the crushed almonds and fresh chopped parsley or basil in a bowl.
- Coat the Cheese: Roll the softened goat cheese log in the apricot, almond, and herb mixture, gently pressing so the mixture adheres well all over the surface.
- Assemble: Place the coated goat cheese log on top of the apricot preserves on the serving platter. Arrange an assortment of crackers and fresh apple slices around the cheese.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle honey generously over the goat cheese spread and serve immediately for a delicious appetizer experience.
Notes
- If you don’t have apricots, substitute fig preserves for a similarly delicious flavor.
- Both honey roasted almonds and lightly salted almonds work wonderfully in this recipe, so use whichever you prefer or have on hand.
- Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on the types of crackers or dippers served alongside.
- Leftovers make an excellent topping for toasted bagels or flaky croissants with extra honey the next morning.
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