By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 30
45 cal · 80 min
Cream Cheese Stuffed Apricots
Recipe GLPR6c73fa7b1e6e7b
Plump dried apricots filled with a sweet and creamy mixture of softened cream cheese, toasted almonds, dried cherries, honey, and milk. The cheese-filled edge is dipped in finely chopped almonds for a delightful crunch. These elegant bites are chilled before serving, making them a sophisticated appetizer or side.
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Ingredients
⅓ cup Slivered almonds
4 oz Softened cream cheese
¼ cup Chopped dried cherries
1 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp Milk
30 Soft whole dried apricots
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread slivered almonds in a shallow ungreased baking pan and toast uncovered for 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Measure out 1/4 cup of the toasted almonds and chop them finely; set aside. Finely chop the remaining almonds and place in a separate small bowl; set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, the 1/4 cup of chopped toasted almonds, dried cherries, milk, and honey. Stir until well blended and smooth.
Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a small resealable plastic food-storage bag. Seal the bag and cut off 1/2 inch from one corner to create a piping bag.
Working with one apricot at a time, use your fingers to gently open it along one side so it resembles a partially open clamshell. Pipe approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each apricot.
Dip the cream cheese-filled edge of each apricot into the finely chopped almonds, coating the exposed cheese and creating an attractive almond-topped edge.
Arrange the filled apricots on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the filling to firm up and flavors to meld.
Comments
This is a straightforward no-cook assembly, so the stated 80 minutes is inflated—you're looking at 15 minutes of work plus any chilling time you choose. All ingredients are standard at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart year-round, with no special trips required. At roughly 40 cents per serving (dried fruit and cream cheese are the drivers), this works well for a party or dessert spread, though the apricots can dry out if left uncovered, so they are best eaten within a day or two of assembly. The recipe suits a make-ahead kitchen and scales easily, but it is an appetizer or dessert plate rather than a weeknight centerpiece.
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