Description
These Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles are the ultimate holiday appetizer, offering a delightful combination of creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, and sweet dried cranberries. The fresh parsley adds a touch of color and freshness, while a drizzle of honey elevates the flavor with a hint of sweetness. Perfect for any festive gathering, these bite-sized truffles are not only easy to make but also beautiful to serve.
Ingredients
10 oz goat cheese
6 oz cream cheese
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 tablespoons honey (plus extra for garnish)
1 ½ cups pecan chips, divided
1 cup diced dried cranberries
½ cup minced fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the goat cheese, cream cheese, cinnamon, and honey until the mixture is light and fluffy. Fold in 1/2 cup of the pecan chips until combined. Set aside.
Lay out a sheet of parchment paper on your countertop. In the center, mix together the remaining pecan chips, diced cranberries, and minced parsley.
Using a large cookie scoop, form balls of the cheese mixture. Roll each ball in the cranberry-pecan-parsley mixture until fully coated.
Continue this process until all the cheese truffles are formed and coated.
Refrigerate the cheese truffles until ready to serve. These can be made up to three days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
To serve, drizzle the truffles with honey, if desired. Serve them with crackers, warm crostini, or as bite-sized appetizers with toothpicks or pretzel sticks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 150