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Elegant Apricot and Goat Cheese Appetizers

Published: Dec 27, 2021 by Genevieve Morrison · This post may contain affiliate links

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These elegant apricot appetizers are topped with goat cheese, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey. With only 4 ingredients they’re the simplest appetizers that make a big, tasty impression! Such perfect hors d’oeuvres for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or any party that you want to add a little color to. 

About 20 apricot appetizers on a plate, garnished with thyme.

If I’m throwing a cocktail or dinner party where I want to focus all of my attention on the dinner or a flamboyant crudités, I’ll make these cute little appetizers. I can make them in 5 minutes flat, and they delight everyone at the party!

I made these for my Christmas dinner party this year because I was making a pretty tricky roast, and wanted easy, elegant pre-dinner treats to accompany the gorgeous cheese plate my friend contributed.

I’ll also be making them for my New Year’s Eve party because they really do add such a delightful color to any appetizer table. Don’t you agree?

An ornate cheese plate next to a smaller plate of apricot appetizers on a glass table.

Ingredient Notes

A bowl of nuts, a package of goat cheese, a bowl of honey and a bowl of apricots on a table.

Apricots – I used nice, dry Turkish apricots. The better the quality, the tastier they are.

Goat Cheese – You can substitute with cream cheese, ricotta, blue cheese or gorgonzola.

Walnuts – Use unsalted, raw walnuts. Get more than you think you’ll need. They look prettiest when the nuts are fully intact, and about half of your nuts will likely come broken. You can also use almonds if you like.

How to Make These Apricot Appetizers – Step by Step

A collage of 4 numbered images showing how to make apricot appetizers.

1. Lay 20 apricots onto a serving plate.

2. Top each apricot with ½ teaspoon goat cheese.

3. Gently press walnuts into the cheese.

4. Lightly drizzle each one with honey. You can also sprinkle them with a little fresh thyme for garnish.

About 11 apricot appetizers on a plate.

Common Questions

1. How far ahead can I make them before a party?

You can make these a whole 1-2 hours before the party. Assemble them, but wait to drizzle them with honey. Cover them with cellophane and refrigerate. Right before guests arrive, drizzle them with honey and serve.

2. What Can I serve these with?

A beautiful baked gruyere or crudités would be a lovely pairing, but I have so many pretty appetizers that would complement these beautifully for any occasion.

About 12 apricot appetizers on a plate, sprinkled with thyme.

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About 20 apricot appetizers on a plate, garnished with thyme.

Elegant Apricot and Goat Cheese Appetizers

These elegant apricot appetizers are topped with goat cheese, walnuts and a drizzle of honey. With only 4 ingredients they’re the simplest appetizers that make a big, tasty impression!
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: International
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 20 people
Calories: 42kcal
Author: Genevieve Morrison

Equipment

  • teaspoon

Ingredients

  • 20 dry apricots
  • 2 oz. goat cheese
  • 20 unsalted walnuts
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • fresh thyme – optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Lay 20 apricots onto a serving plate. Top each apricot with ½ teaspoon goat cheese.
  • Gently press walnuts into the cheese. Lightly drizzle each one with honey. You can also sprinkle them with a little fresh thyme for extra garnish.

Notes

You can make these a whole 1-2 hours before the party. Assemble them, but wait to drizzle them with honey. Cover them with cellophane and refrigerate. When ready, drizzle them with honey and serve.
 
See post for detailed instructions with photos of the process.
Nutrition information is an estimate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appetizer | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Linda

    February 08, 2024 at 12:11 pm

    Extremely easy-extremely delicious! Winner in my book

    Reply
    • Genevieve Morrison

      February 08, 2024 at 2:24 pm

      Thank you, Linda!

      Reply
  2. Julia

    December 11, 2023 at 3:19 pm

    I made these for a Christmas party using gingerbread-flavored goat cheese and candied pecans, so left off the honey as there was already plenty of sweetness. Delicious!

    Reply
  3. Liz

    May 20, 2023 at 1:44 pm

    I made these last night for a large party. I used half a walnut and left off the honey. They were beautiful, different and simply delicious. People loved them. I like how this is a healthy appetizer and so simple to prepare. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Marianne

    December 10, 2022 at 1:59 pm

    Where do you get your apricots ?

    Reply
    • Genevieve Morrison

      December 10, 2022 at 4:32 pm

      You can get them in most general food stores, but definitely at a store like whole foods.

      Reply
  5. Paula

    October 25, 2022 at 12:05 am

    These appetizers are elegant and delicious! I used a combination of cream cheese and blue cheese – they were definitely a hit and I will be making them again…..

    Reply
    • Genevieve Morrison

      October 25, 2022 at 12:16 am

      Aww, thank you! So happy they were enjoyed!

      Reply
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