Cheese and Caramel Dried Fruit Appetizer

By Wewah

Make a statement at your next party with this cheese, dried fruit and caramel appetizer! So easy to prepare, this dish is as delicious as it is elegant.

Ingredients

• Large wedge of Brie or Blue Cheese
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 2 tablespoons dates, chopped
• 2 tablespoons figs, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dried cherries
• 2 tablespoons dried blueberries
• 2 tablespoons dried pineapple, chopped
• 1/3 cup caramel apple dip from the produce section of your grocery store, divided
• Nuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Allow the cheese to rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes.

Mix together all dried fruits and the optional nuts, if desired.

Spread a thin layer of the caramel onto the cheese to provide a sticky base for the fruit topping.

Assemble the fruit into a little mountain on the top of the caramel covered cheese.

Pour caramel over all, according to taste.