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Fruit Hors d’oeuvres
Serve these at your next party.
Dried fruits should be pliable. If too hard, allow to stand in boiling water 5 minutes to
soften. Drain. In small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in sour cream, papri-
ka, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese and chopped almonds. Spoon 1 teaspoon filling
into pit cavity of each piece of dried fruit.
Garnish with parsley. Makes 24 appetizers.
24 pieces dried fruit, cut in half
(apricots, peaches, pears, or prunes)
3ounces cream cheese, softened
3tablespoons sour cream or plain
yogurt
1
⁄
4
cup chopped slivered almonds
1
⁄
8
teaspoon paprika
1
⁄
3
cup shredded
Monterey Jack cheese
1
⁄
3
cup shredded sharp
Cheddar cheese
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