Prosciutto-Wrapped Apricots

Name: Prosciutto-Wrapped Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Mascarpone cheese; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1 package (7 ounces) dried pitted Mediterranean apricots; 12 thin slices prosciutto

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Our home economists stuff dried apricots with sweetened Mascarpone cheese, then wrap them with prosciutto before baking. The result is an appealing snack for special occasions.

Ingredients

3/4 cup Mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 package (7 ounces) dried pitted Mediterranean apricots
12 thin slices prosciutto

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cheese, confectioners' sugar and pepper. Cut a slit in each apricot; fill with cheese mixture. Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise; wrap a piece around each apricot and secure with a toothpick.
Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 191 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 288mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

Our home economists stuff dried apricots with sweetened Mascarpone cheese, then wrap them with prosciutto before baking. The result is an appealing snack for special occasions.

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