Description
Delicate dried apricots pair perfectly with creamy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts in this elegant French-inspired appetizer. Guests will savor these sophisticated bites that blend tangy, sweet, and nutty flavors into one irresistible party nibble.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 dried apricots
- 2–3 ounces (57–85 grams) spreadable blue cheese
- 20 walnut halves (or pieces)
Garnish and Flavor Enhancer:
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 milliliters) honey
Instructions
- Create a clean, flat workspace and gather all ingredients for precise preparation of the canapés.
- Select plump, golden-colored dried apricots and carefully arrange them on an elegant serving platter, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Using a small offset spatula or butter knife, delicately spread a creamy layer of tangy blue cheese atop each dried apricot, covering approximately two-thirds of the surface.
- Gently position a whole or half roasted walnut on the blue cheese-topped apricot, pressing lightly to ensure it adheres securely.
- Delicately pluck fresh rosemary sprigs and place a tiny leaf or small sprig on each canapé for an aromatic garnish.
- Drizzle a thin, elegant stream of golden honey across the canapés, allowing it to cascade gently over the walnuts and blue cheese.
- Serve the canapés immediately to maintain their crisp texture and vibrant flavors, or cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to two hours before presentation.
Notes
- Elevate your appetizer game with these elegant, no-cook canapés that combine sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors in one bite.
- Dried apricots provide a chewy, sweet base that perfectly complements the creamy, sharp blue cheese.
- Choose high-quality blue cheese for the most intense and complex flavor profile.
- Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch and nutty depth to each bite-sized treat.
- Drizzle honey just before serving to add a glossy shine and enhance the overall sweetness of the canapés.
- Prepare these just before guests arrive for the freshest taste and most appealing presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg