Copper Coil Cheddar Apricots (Printable)

A flavorful spiral of cheddar and dried apricots creates an elegant, easy-to-prepare appetizer.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 5 oz sharp orange cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or cut into ribbons

→ Fruit

02 - 3 oz dried apricots, thinly sliced

# How To Make:

01 - On a large serving plate or cheese board, begin at the outer edge and alternate slices of cheddar and apricot, winding inward to form a continuous spiral.
02 - Slightly overlap the cheese and apricot slices to create a seamless coil effect.
03 - Continue layering until all the cheese and apricot slices are used and the spiral is fully formed.
04 - Present immediately, optionally accompanied by crackers or toasted nuts.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you fussed for hours when it truly takes minutes to assemble.
  • The sharp bite of aged cheddar melts against the gentle sweetness of apricots in a way that feels both surprising and somehow inevitable.
  • No cooking required means you can make it while handling a dozen other party details.
02 -
  • Thin slices are everything—thick ones won't overlap gracefully and you'll end up with a jumbled mess instead of a spiral.
  • Room temperature is your friend; cold cheese is brittle and apricots become tough, so let both sit out for a few minutes before assembling.
03 -
  • A mandoline makes slicing both cheese and apricots faster and more uniform, though a sharp knife works beautifully if that's what you have.
  • If you're prepping ahead, slice everything and store it separately in the refrigerator, then spiral it on the board just before guests arrive.
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