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Goat Cheese Truffles

Creamy goat cheese rolled in herbs, nuts, and cranberries - elegant no-cook bites

⏱️ Prep: 30min0⏰ Total: 30min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ cold
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🥜 Nuts

Ingredients

  • 8 ozgoat cheese(softened)
  • 4 ozcream cheese(softened)
  • 0.25 cupdried cranberries(finely chopped)
  • 0.25 cuppistachios(finely chopped)
  • 0.25 cupfresh herbs(parsley, chives, dill - finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsphoney
  • crackers(for serving)

📝 Make Ahead

Can be made up to 3 days ahead. Store covered in refrigerator.

Instructions

  1. Beat goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth and combined
  2. Mix in honey
  3. Refrigerate mixture 30 minutes until firm enough to roll
  4. Set up three shallow dishes with cranberries, pistachios, and herbs
  5. Scoop cheese mixture by tablespoons and roll into balls
  6. Roll each ball in one coating, pressing gently to adhere
  7. Create variety with different coatings
  8. Arrange on platter and refrigerate until serving
  9. Bring to cool room temperature 15 minutes before serving for best flavor
  10. Serve with crackers

💡 Pro Tips

Cream cheese helps mellow the goat cheese tang and improves texture. Cold cheese is easier to roll - work quickly or refrigerate between batches. The variety of coatings creates a beautiful presentation. Bring to cool room temperature before serving or the cheese will be too firm.

📜 History

Cheese truffles became popular at American holiday parties in the 2000s as an alternative to traditional cheese balls. The individual portion format is more elegant and hygienic than a communal cheese ball. The varied coatings add visual appeal and allow guests to choose their favorite flavors.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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