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Apricot Blackberry Jewels
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Jewels, Gems, Nuggets…
whatever you want to call them, these magnificent, deconstructed, crust-less hand tarts are quite frankly, the best dessert you could make all summer. At this point, I don’t have to tell you how ripe and fresh California apricots and blackberries are. That’s a given.
Certainly, with one look at these fresh blackberries, nestled into a fluffy bed of sweet cream cheese, all atop a luscious apricot, your guests’ knees will be weak. Trust me.
As delicious as this dessert is, it’s just as beautiful and even more rewarding to serve. What’s more is it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and serve!
I’m ready to start making these, how about you?
Firstly, half your apricots and remove the pit.
Next, you’re ready to spoon in a dollop of whipped cream cheese. (I use the pre-whipped version).
Then gently press a blackberry right on top of the cream cheese.
At last, drizzle honey over each jewel to let it glisten. Finally, pop these beauties under the broiler to toast up a bit and voila…
Delightful, flavorful, show stopping treats are served, at last!
In this case, 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, all!
- 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!