Holiday Goat Cheese Truffles (Print-Friendly Version)
Goat cheese combined with honey, then rolled in cranberries and nuts. Great for parties and easy to make ahead.
# Ingredients:
→ Cheese Mixture
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1 cup cream cheese, softened
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1 cup softened goat cheese
→ Flavoring
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1/4 cup honey (split into halves)
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Outer Layer
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1/3 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
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3/4 cup dried cranberries, diced
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1 and 1/3 cups pecan pieces, split in half
# Steps:
01 -
Mix together cream cheese, goat cheese, cinnamon, salt, and 2 tablespoons of honey until smooth and fluffy. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans at the end.
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In a small dish, combine parsley, the remaining pecans, and the chopped cranberries.
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Shape the cheese mixture into small, round balls (about 1-inch each) and roll them in the parsley-cranberry coating.
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Put the coated balls on a non-stick surface and let them chill for a minimum of 20 minutes in the fridge before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
They stay firm and fresh if served cold.
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You can freeze them for up to three months.
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Avoid making balls larger than two inches across.