stuffed apricots with goat cheese and pistachios

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Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on Aug 7, 2014

This makes a lovely presentation on the deck or patio. The secret to amazing taste is to be sure to use still firm but fully ripe, sweet, apricots.

Rate
prep time 35 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield makes 30 pieces

Ingredients

  • 15 - fresh, ripe apricots, halved, pits removed
  • 2 ounces soft goat cheese
  • 4 ounces ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
  • - zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup roasted salted pistachios, shelled and chopped
  • - sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

How To Make stuffed apricots with goat cheese and pistachios

  • Step 1
    In a food processor or mini-chopper, blend the goat cheese, cream cheese, rosemary and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth. You want to make sure in particular that the rosemary has been chopped finely - there's nothing worse than biting down on a big stick of rosemary.
  • Step 2
    Transfer the cheese mixture to a piping bag with a small star tip. Don't worry if you're less than proficient with a piping bag, it won't matter once the apricots are done.
  • Step 3
    Arrange the apricot halves cut-side up on a large tray or serving plates. In the center of each apricot, pipe a mound of the cheese mixture.
  • Step 4
    Sprinkle with the chopped pistachios. Dust with a healthy pinch of salt and a grind of pepper.

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