Amaretto Cheese-Filled Apricots |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 25 |
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âI had these at a holiday party and thought they were excellent,â says Yvonne Starlin of Portland, Tennessee. You get lots of sweet flavor in one little bite! Ingredients:
1 package (7 ounces) dried pitted mediterranean apricots |
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese |
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted, divided |
1/4 cup dried cherries, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract plus 5 teaspoons orange juice |
Directions:
1. Gently loosen a long side of each apricot, splitting apricots to resemble clamshells. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup almonds, cherries and amaretto until blended. Spoon 1-1/4 teaspoons filling into each apricot.
2. Place remaining almonds in a small shallow dish; roll exposed cheese portions of apricots in nuts. Yield: about 2 dozen.
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