Description
| A tangy, sweet, and nutty appetizer made with goat cheese, dried cranberries, and pecans. Perfect for parties and holiday gatherings. |
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz goat cheese (softened)
- ½ cup dried cranberries (finely chopped)
- ½ cup pecans (finely chopped or candied)
- Optional: 1 tbsp honey, fresh herbs (thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: Soften the goat cheese in a bowl. Mix in honey and herbs if desired.
- Shape into Balls: Roll the goat cheese into 1-inch balls for uniform sizes.
- Prepare Coating: Combine finely chopped cranberries and pecans in a shallow dish.
- Roll and Coat: Roll each cheese ball in the cranberry-pecan mixture until fully coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled with crackers or veggie sticks.
Notes
- Make ahead: Cheese balls can be prepared and refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving.
- Substitutions: Use walnuts or sunflower seeds for nut allergies; replace cranberries with dried apricots or cherries.
- Pairings: Perfect with crackers, crusty bread, or fresh veggie slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g