Apricots with Basil Goat Cheese & Almonds

makes 40

(recipe from Sunset Magazine ^[1])

• 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
• 40 dried apricots, preferably Blenheim
• 40 Marcona almonds
• 2 teaspoons honey

Mix together cheese, 2 tsp. milk, and basil with a wooden spoon until spreadable. Thin with more milk if necessary.

Pipe a heaping 1/4 tsp. cheese on each apricot and top each with an almond. Drizzle with honey.