Savory Fresh Apricot Bites recipe courtesy of the California Fresh Apricot Council. This summery recipe uses fresh apricots for a quick yet tasty appetizer or hors'd oeuvres. You can make this vegetarian recipe vegan by using a vegan cream cheese.
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 12 fresh apricots, halved
- 12 cup pistachios, finely chopped
Preparation:
Stir cream cheese until smooth; pipe or spoon into apricot halves.
Sprinkle tops with pistachios. Serve as an appetizer, snack, or dessert.
Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 81 calories, 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates, 27 mg sodium, 6 g fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 1 g dietary fiber, 670 IU vitamin A, 116 mg potassium.
For a vegan version, you can use Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese vegan cream cheese.
