Honey, Apricot, and Almond Goat Cheese Spread
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
91 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Honey, Apricot, and Almond Goat Cheese Spread
Description
The recipe starts by softening goat cheese to room temperature for easy spreading. The cheese is then rolled in a mixture of chopped dried apricots, crushed almonds, and parsley, creating a textured coating that provides sweetness, nuttiness, and herbaceous freshness. The goat cheese log is placed atop apricot preserves spread on a serving platter, which adds moist sweetness and an appealing presentation.
Serving this spread with crackers and sliced Granny Smith apples introduces crispness and tartness that balance the creamy cheese and sweet coating. A generous drizzle of honey finishes the dish with added sweetness and glossy appearance, enhancing the flavor complexity. The combination works well as a snack, party appetizer, or cheese course addition.
If fresh apricots are unavailable, fig preserves can be used as a delicious alternative for the base. Both lightly salted and honey-roasted almonds work well depending on your preference. Nutritional details depend on cookie or cracker choices used for serving.
Softening goat cheese before assembling makes rolling easier and improves texture.Use fig preserves if apricot preserves are unavailable for a similar sweet base.Both honey-roasted and lightly salted almonds suit the recipe; select based on your flavor preference.Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside a variety of crackers and fresh apple slices for contrast.
Ingredients
- 8 oz goat cheese or cream cheese
- ⅓ cup almonds lightly salted
- 4-5 dried apricot chopped
- 2-3 tsp parsley fresh chopped or basil
- 1/4-1/2 cup apricot preserves
- honey for drizzling
SERVE WITH:
- crackers assortment
- apple fresh sliced granny smith
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
- Let goat cheese soften to room temperature to facilitate easier rolling and spreading.
- If apricot preserves are unavailable, fig preserves are an excellent substitute with compatible flavor.
- Either honey-roasted or lightly salted almonds pair well; choose according to personal taste.
- Serve with a variety of crackers and fresh sliced Granny Smith apples to add contrasting textures and flavors.
- Nutritional values vary depending on dippers or crackers chosen; adjust accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 319IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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