5 from 147 votes
Honey, Apricot, and Almond Goat Cheese Spread
This Honey, Apricot, and Almond Goat Cheese Spread offers a balance of creamy goat cheese rolled in chopped dried apricots, lightly salted almonds, and fresh parsley. The apricot preserves base and honey drizzle add sweetness, complementing the tangy cheese and crunchy nuts. It’s an elegant appetizer served with crackers and fresh apple slices for contrasting textures and flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
91 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% 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.