Ingredients
- 6 x apricots -halved and stoned (Rosedale Orchard)
- 1/4 cup of butter -melted
- 1 egg (recommended vendor Agreeable Nature)
- 250gm cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon to sprinkle over top of apricots
- Mint leaves to serve (Janefield Hydroponics)
- Pistachios to sprinkle on top
Cheesecake Filled Apricots with Mint
Method
- Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees C Line a baking tray or dish with a baking sheet
- Cut a small slice from the bottom of each apricot, so they stay up-right
- Coat the apricots with the melted butter and place cut side up on the baking tray, then sprinkle the cinnamon on top
- Beat the cream cheese, vanilla, egg and maple syrup until creamy
- Spoon this mixture into the centre of the apricots
- Bake for around 35 mins, until the everything is crispy and golden Serve with the mint leaves & pistachios
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Recipe by: Elizabeth Marshall