Dessert

Roasted Apricots with Honey Cheese Spread Recipe

ByNoah Steele October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Introduction

This delightful dish features roasted apricots paired with a sweet and creamy honey cheese spread. It’s a simple yet elegant appetizer perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a light snack.

A white bowl filled with two main layers, the bottom layer is a soft, white creamy ricotta cheese with a slightly grainy texture. On top, caramelized apricot halves with a shiny, golden-orange glaze and sprinkled with small green herb leaves. A wooden spoon rests on the right side of the bowl, partially in the dish. Around the bowl on the white marbled surface, there are whole and halved apricots, some with seeds visible, and sprigs of green herbs. In the top left corner, a wooden cutting board holds several slices of sesame-crusted artisan bread resting on a folded dark blue cloth, with a knife placed beside them. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

6 large fresh apricots, cut in halves or quarters
½ cup sugar or honey

6 sprigs fresh thyme
8 oz Apricot Honey Fromage Blanc

Sliced baguette or crackers, for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2: Cut the apricots into halves and quarters to create a mix of textures.
Step 3: Place the apricots in a deep baking dish or cast iron pan. Add the sugar or honey and toss to coat evenly. Let the mixture sit while the oven heats.
Step 4: Roast the apricots in the oven for 10-15 minutes until they are softened and caramelized.

Step 5: Bring the Apricot Honey Fromage Blanc to room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving. Spread it on a plate, then top with the warm roasted apricots.
Step 6: Serve the roasted apricots and cheese spread with sliced baguette or crackers. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the apricots before roasting.

Substitute Apricot Honey Fromage Blanc with plain fromage blanc mixed with a drizzle of honey and a touch of apricot jam if unavailable.
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of balsamic vinegar to the apricots before roasting for a twist.

Storage

Store any leftover roasted apricots and cheese spread separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the apricots gently in a warm oven or microwave before serving to restore their softness.

How to Serve

The image shows a dish of roasted apricots with cheese and herbs served on white plates and small pieces of toasted bread. The main plate is round and white with a light speckled pattern, filled with a creamy white cheese layer topped with bright orange roasted apricots and small green thyme leaves. A wooden spreader is resting on the plate, partially covered with the cheese and apricots. Nearby, a smaller white plate with brown stripes holds two pieces of toasted bread topped with the same layers of creamy cheese and roasted apricots. A piece of toasted bread with the same topping sits on a wooden cutting board at the top left, with a woman's hand reaching toward it. The surface is a white marbled texture, decorated with fresh apricots, green leaves, and a sprig of thyme. A dark blue cloth napkin adds a touch of color in the top area. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen apricots for this recipe?

Fresh apricots work best for roasting as they hold their texture and flavor well, but you can use thawed frozen apricots if fresh are not available. Be sure to drain any excess liquid before roasting.

What can I use instead of Apricot Honey Fromage Blanc?

If you can’t find Apricot Honey Fromage Blanc, try mixing plain fromage blanc or cream cheese with honey and a spoonful of apricot preserves for a similar taste and texture.

Roasted Apricots with Honey Cheese Spread Recipe

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Author: Noah

Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Serves 4

Description

This delightful recipe features fresh apricots roasted to caramelized perfection with a touch of honey or sugar, paired with a creamy and subtly sweet Apricot Honey Fromage Blanc spread. Served with sliced baguette or crackers, this dish combines fruity sweetness with creamy texture for a perfect appetizer or light dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Apricots and Roasting

6 large fresh apricots (cut in halves or quarters)
½ cup sugar or honey
6 sprigs fresh thyme

Spread and Serving

8 oz Apricot Honey Fromage Blanc
Sliced baguette or crackers, for serving

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the apricots.

Prepare Apricots: Cut the fresh apricots into halves and quarters to create a mix of textures in the final dish.
Mix and Roast: In a deep baking dish or a cast iron pan, add ½ cup of sugar or honey and toss the cut apricots together. Let them sit briefly while the oven heats to allow the fruit to start releasing juices. Then bake for 10-15 minutes until the apricots are tender and caramelized.
Prepare Cheese Spread: Bring the Apricot Honey Fromage Blanc to room temperature by letting it sit out at least 30 minutes before serving to ensure it spreads smoothly.

Assemble and Serve: Spread the room-temperature Apricot Honey Fromage Blanc on a serving plate, top with the warm roasted apricots, and serve alongside sliced baguette or crackers. Enjoy this sweet and creamy treat immediately.

Notes

Using both halves and quarters of apricots adds interesting texture contrasts to the dish.
The sugar can be replaced with honey for a richer flavor profile.

Letting the fromage blanc come to room temperature is essential for easy spreading and best taste.
This recipe works well as an elegant appetizer or a light dessert.
If fresh apricots are not available, fresh stone fruits like peaches or nectarines can be substituted.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer

Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Keywords: roasted apricots, honey cheese spread, apricot honey fromage blanc, appetizer, fruit spread, easy roasted fruit recipe

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