Best Silky Apricot Cheese Dip Recipes

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SILKY APRICOT CHEESE DIP



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Make and share this Silky Apricot Cheese Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kimbearly

Categories     Cheese

Yield 3 cups of dip, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup apricot preserves
1 cup cream cheese, Softened
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup almonds, Blanched, Slivered
2 tablespoons brandy

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the apricot preserves and brandy together, then set aside.
  • Beat the cream cheese to a creamy consistency and blend in the sour cream and almond extract, blending until very smooth.
  • Add the apricot-brandy mixture and blend well.
  • Fold in the almonds.
  • Cover and chill.
  • SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Vanilla Wafers, Pound Cake Cubes, Muenster Or Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes Or Sticks, Chocolate Chunks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 59.4, Sodium 170.4, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.2, Protein 5.7

APRICOT PARTY DIP



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Great appetizer, and it can be made in advance. I got this recipe from a newspaper in Arcadia, California, by Deborah Ann Neely. A tasty spread for crackers, dip for veggies, pita chips, etc.

Provided by Denibates

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 lb bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Mix soy sauce (to taste) and apricot preserves. Spread over cream cheese.
  • Evenly sprinkle toasted, chopped pecans over the apricot mixture.
  • Top with crumbled bacon.
  • Warm in oven or microwave before serving.
  • (Note: I like halving the amounts and making 8 layers instead of 4. If you make it in a clear dish, it's very attractive.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1488.5, Fat 130.1, SaturatedFat 45.3, Cholesterol 201.9, Sodium 1564.5, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 31.9, Protein 27.8

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