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Apricot Blackberry Jewels
Susan Phillips
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Jewels, gems, nuggets…whatever you want to call them, these magnificent deconstructed crustless hand tarts are possibly the best dessert you could make all summer. And I don’t have to tell you how ripe and fresh California apricots and blackberries are now, right? That’s a given.
Fresh blackberries, nestled into a fluffy bed of sweet cream cheese all atop a luscious apricot. Your guests’ knees will be weak. Trust me.
Not only is this a delicious dessert, it is beautiful to admire visually and even more rewarding to serve. And guess what?
It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and serve!
Let’s get to it…
Start by halving your apricots and removing the pit
Add a dollop of whipped cream cheese (I use the pre-whipped version)
Gently press a blackberry right on top of the cream cheese
Drizzle honey over each jewel to let it glisten. Pop under the broiler to toast up a bit and voila…
Delightful, flavorful, show stopping treats
You can pick them up right off the platter with your hand and eat them, or serve two jewels together in a dish!
Happy deserting….here’s the easy recipe!
- 6 Apricots
- 12 Blackberries
- 8 oz. container whipped cream cheese
- Honey
- Halve each apricot and remove the pit
- Place a dollop of whipped cream cheese on the center of each apricot
- Press a blackberry into the center of the cream cheese
- Drizzle with honey
- Place under the broiler until cream cheese has become slightly toasted and warm
- Serve immediately.. Can be served at room temperature also. Refrigerate any leftovers. Can be eaten cold too!