Mini Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Balls
If you want to impress your guests with a crowd-pleasing appetizer, look no further than Mini Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Balls. These bite-sized delights blend creamy goat cheese with sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings, family celebrations, or cozy nights at home, these cheese balls are quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy more moments with your loved ones. Serve them with an assortment of crackers or warm crostini for an irresistible treat that will have everyone reaching for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz goat cheese
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons honey (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 1/2 cups diced pecans (divided)
- 1 cup diced dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together goat cheese, cream cheese, cinnamon, and honey until light and fluffy.
- On parchment paper, mix diced pecans, dried cranberries, and minced fresh parsley.
- Scoop out the cheese mixture and roll into balls; coat thoroughly in the pecan mixture.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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