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Mini Goat Cheese Balls

Irresistibly Creamy Mini Goat Cheese Balls for Any Gathering

Delight your guests with these Mini Goat Cheese Balls, a creamy, gluten-free, and vegetarian appetizer bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened; Neufchâtel can be used for a lighter version.
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Flavored varieties like herb-infused can be used for extra depth.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Can replace with maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper Omit for a milder flavor or swap with black pepper.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust to taste, especially if using salted pistachios.
  • 1 tbsp Freshly Chopped Rosemary Thyme or parsley can work as alternatives.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Substitute with dried cherries or apricots if desired.
  • 1 cup Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios Almonds or walnuts can be used instead.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wax paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and goat cheese, mixing with a hand mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add honey, cayenne pepper, and salt, continuing to beat until completely smooth.
  2. Gently fold in the freshly chopped rosemary using a spatula until just combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
  3. While the cheese mixture chills, line a baking sheet with wax paper. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped cranberries and pistachios.
  4. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out the chilled cheese mixture and roll it into bite-sized balls, placing each ball on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Carefully roll each cheese ball in the cranberry-pistachio mixture, pressing gently for an even coating, and arrange them back on the baking sheet.
  6. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container for the best flavor.

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