Simple yet Elegant Babylonian Apricot Jewels

Ingredients

 * 32 	  dried apricots
 * 4 	ounces finely ground cashews
 * 2 	ounces raisins
 * 1/4 	cup white wine
 * 1 	lemon, zest of
 * 8 	ounces cream cheese
 * 1/2 	cup powdered sugar (optional)
 * powdered sugar (for dredging)

Directions

 * 1) Mix the cashews, raisins, white wine, lemon zest and cream cheese and powdered sugar until it forms a paste.
 * 2) You can do this in the food processor to really mix everything together.
 * 3) Take one apricot, and spread some of the cheese on it, nice and thick.
 * 4) Cover with a second apricot.
 * 5) Do this to make a total of 16 "sandwiches".
 * 6) Sprinkle or roll in powdered sugar.