Description
Luxurious dried apricot and blue cheese canapés with walnuts combine sweet and tangy flavors for an elegant appetizer. Guests will savor these sophisticated bites that balance creamy cheese, nutty walnuts, and fruity notes with surprising depth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 dried apricots
- 2–3 oz (57–85 g) blue cheese (spreadable)
- 20 walnut halves or pieces
- 1–2 tbsps (15–30 ml) honey
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Preparation: Arrange workspace with precision, ensuring all ingredients are readily accessible for crafting elegant canapés.
- Base Construction: Meticulously lay dried apricots on a pristine serving platter, creating a uniform foundation for the gourmet appetizer.
- Cheese Application: Smoothly spread blue cheese across each apricot, covering two-thirds of the surface with a creamy, tangy layer using a delicate butter knife or offset spatula.
- Nutty Embellishment: Carefully position roasted walnuts atop the blue cheese, gently pressing to secure the nutty element and create textural complexity.
- Aromatic Garnish: Delicately crown each canapé with a petite rosemary sprig, introducing a fragrant herbal note to the flavor profile.
- Final Touch: Elegantly drizzle golden honey across the assembled canapés, allowing the sweet liquid to cascade gracefully over the composed elements.
- Serving: Present immediately to preserve optimal texture and flavor, or refrigerate loosely covered for up to two hours before serving to maintain culinary integrity.
Notes
- Optimize Apricot Selection: Choose plump, vibrant golden-dried apricots without blemishes for the best flavor and visual appeal.
- Balance Cheese Spread: Apply blue cheese carefully, covering only two-thirds of the apricot to prevent overwhelming the delicate taste.
- Enhance Walnut Placement: Lightly press roasted walnuts into the cheese to create a stable, secure topping that won’t fall off during serving.
- Timing is Critical: Prepare canapés just before serving to preserve the crisp texture and prevent soggy edges, with a maximum refrigeration time of two hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 21
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg