Today’s recipe is my most requested appetizer – Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese Spread! 5 ingredients and 5 minutes, endless compliments. Whip up this Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese for an easy appetizer that everyone will love. A tried and true copycat favorite made with apricot preserves, Gorgonzola cheese, cream cheese, bacon and green onion.
Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese Spread (5 Ingredients)
Looking for an appetizer that’s both effortless and extraordinary? This Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese Spread is a must-try! With just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes, you can create an amazing dip that’s bursting with flavor. Sweet apricot, tangy Gorgonzola, creamy cream cheese, savory bacon, and a hint of fresh green onion come together in perfect harmony. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and creamy, ready to elevate any gathering, from casual nights to special occasions.
Original Post Date, January 1, 2013. Post Updated December 21, 2023
This copycat recipe of The Laundry’s legendary spread from Fenton, Michigan, is pretty darn good – a symphony of sweet and tangy that’s both unexpected and addictive. Words can’t quite capture the deliciousness of this Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese Spread – it’s an explosion of flavor.
Ingredients to make 5–minute apricot Gorgonzola cheese spread
- apricot preserves
- cream cheese
- bacon
- Gorgonzola cheese
- green onion
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
How to Make This Easy Apricot Gorgonzola dip
In a medium size bowl, mix everything together. Next, pour in a serving dish and then place in the refrigerator and allow to chill for 1 hour.
Serve chilled with a fresh baguette and favorite crackers. This is also great with fresh cut veggies.
If you ever find yourself near Fenton, do yourself a favor and make a pit stop – trust me, it’s worth the detour! Until then… No Michigan trip? No problem! This copycat recipe brings the dreamy goodness home.
Serve fresh sliced baguette or your favorite plain flavored crackers. This can also be served with fresh cut veggies.
This dip will last up to 2–3 days stored in the refrigerator.
Yes! Save time and make this the day before your gathering.
You can use store brands, Smucker’s, Bonne Maman, you can also use homemade. Bonne Maman and Smucker’s are my favorite.
Applewood smoked bacon is best! But if you want to save time, ready-made bacon and bagged REAL bacon work great!
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Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 blocks cream cheese (8 ounces each), softened at room temperature
- 5 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 3 ounces bacon, cooked (I often cheat and use pre-cooked. If you make your own, applewood smoked bacon is the best)
- ¼ cup green onion, chopped (green section)
- 6-8 ounces apricot preserves (use more for a sweeter taste)
- dash cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, mix everything together. Pour in serving dish and allow to chill for 1 hour.
- Serve chilled with a fresh baguette or favorite crackers.
Notes
- For a quick and easy 5 minute prep – use pre-cooked bacon!
- For some extra kick and flavor, add a little cayenne pepper.
- Use less cream cheese for stronger Gorgonzola taste.
- Use more Apricot Preserves for sweeter taste.
- You can use less or more green onion.
- Taste test as you make it, to see what you like best!
Colleen Hemstreet
Sooooo good!!!
Everyone LOVED it!!!
Becky
Could you make this as a hot dip? Baked?
Katie Lynn
I’ve made this a few times, and with apricot preserves it’s a little more liquidy than the Laundry’s. I replaced the preserves with dried apricots and a couple squirts of honey and it’s perfect! I also add more bacon and less green onion, because I’ve always felt theirs had too much green onion in it. I throw the cheeses and apricots in the food processor and it takes no time to make!
Thanks for posting this recipe, I lived about 10 minutes from the Laundry since it opened until last year, and I was really missing this spread.
Ginny Gaston
I have made this spread more times than I can begin to tell you, and it is always a hit!! The only thing I add is a little dried chopped apricots, but it's great without it too. Great combination of flavors!!
Alecia Johnson
I used to live in Fenton and have eaten at the French Laundry many times. Their food is awesome! I have had this spread there many times, it's an old favorite. This recipe comes very close. Thanks!
BusyBug
I made this last night and brought it to work…my co-workers and I absolutely love it. Thank you for the recipe. I am now trying to decide which yummy recipe to try next. Thanks again. 🙂
Laurel
The cheese dip is fantastic. I couldn't believe the complexity of flavours. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. Its a keeper for sure. My husband liked it as a sandwich spread with some roast beef!
Em Sleath
Tried it and LOVED it, I love The Laundry, but I actually preferred this and it tastes better the next day!
Style Sisters
Oooooh I am drooling….this sounds so good! Come link up to centerpiece Wednesday on my blog.
Karin
Jen @ Jens Favorite Cookies
Wow, this looks SO good!! I definitely need to give it a try!
marysweetlittlebluebird
I hope you try it, Jen! If you like the ingredients, I know you will love this spread! Thank you so much for visiting SLBB! I hope you have a great night!
Jenn
This looks AMAZING… pinned!
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marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi Jenn – Thank you!!! I will be following back 🙂 Thanks so much for the pin and super sweet comment! I hope you are having a great week! Cheers!
Emily Thompson
this looks great! Not sure what I think of the Gorgonzola cheese, but I would give it a try :o) Thanks so much for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations. Just wanted to let you know that you will be featured at this weeks party!
http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/01/roasted-garlic-and-taseful-tuesday-party.html
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi Emily – just like blue cheese, not everyone likes the taste of gorgonzola. But if you do like the ingredients – (they may sounds strange mixed), they really work wonderful together! My girlfriends LOVE this stuff!!! Thank you so much for the feature. I am so sorry I am just getting to your message now…it has been a hectic week and I am playing catch up! THANK YOU FOR THE FEATURE!!! And thank you for hosting the party!
Steph @ somewhatsimple
SO delish! I will be featuring this for sure! Thanks for linking up to my link party! 🙂
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi Steph,
I hope you try this one day, it is so so yummy! Thanks for foR thinking it was good enough for a feature 🙂 That is awesome! Thanks for hosting the party! I hope you are having a great week!
Cindy Gordon
I am so glad you came and linked up! YUM!
Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
Be sure to check out the winning entry this week for our Better Batter Giveaway! The winner will be announced Thursday evening!
See you there!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
marysweetlittlebluebird
You are so sweet, Cindy, THANK YOU! So sorry I am just getting to your message now. Thank you for hosting Gluten Free Fridays! I hope to be linking up to this week's party! I hope you are having a wonderful week.
Cindy Gordon
I am very happy to feature this recipe as one of the favorites at Gluten Free Fridays! We have a "I've been featured" button located on our "Gluten Free Fridays" tab and we'd love it if you'd add it to your post or blog! Thanks for sharing your glutenfree post!
Cindy
You can find your button here: http://vegetarianmamma.com/gluten-free-fridays/
Jocie@TheBetterHalf
This looks so delicious! I can't wait to try it, and thanks so much for linking it up at The Better Half! Be sure to grab a button when you get a chance.
marysweetlittlebluebird
Thank you so much! I have button!!! 🙂 Thanks for hosting The Better Half!
Sherry
Looks delicious.
Sherry
marysweetlittlebluebird
Thank you, Sherry! It really is the yummiest spread!
Angie Generose
Oh my gosh, this looks unbelievable! What a great flavor combination – apricots and gorgonzola.
I host a link party every Thursday – I'd love you have you join and share this.
Thank you for the great post!
-Angie
http://www.easylivingmom.com