Description
Chewy, crunchy, creamy, sweet, spicy and smoky. These easy little Prune Cheddar Almond Bites are layered in complexity but balanced in simplicity. Satiny California Prunes hold a hunk of crumbly sharp cheddar and crunchy smoked almonds, then get drizzled in hot honey and sprinkled with grassy chives and a punch of pepper. They may seem simple but the bold contrast of flavors and textures satisfies every craving out there.
Ingredients
12 California Prunes
1.5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 12 small wedges, cubes or crumbles
24 smoked almonds
1-2 tablespoons hot honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or other preferred herbs
fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
Gently turn your prunes into tiny bowls by pinching and stretching them around your thumb. Set the little bowls on a pretty plate.
Fill each prune bowl with a hunk of crumbly sharp cheddar cheese and 2 smoked almonds.
Drizzle with hot honey, top with snipped chives and add a crack of pepper, if you please.
Enjoy as a quick and fulfilling snack or serve as a fancy and flavorful appetizer at parties.
Notes
Store the Prune Cheddar Almond Bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.