Description
Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles bring Mediterranean elegance to appetizer tables with minimal effort. Small cheese spheres packed with nutty pecans and tart cranberries create perfect party bites you’ll savor at first taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) goat cheese
- 6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese
- 1½ cups (150 grams) pecan chips, divided
- 1 cup (150 grams) diced dried cranberries
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) honey (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) cinnamon
Garnish:
- ½ cup (30 grams) minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine soft goat cheese (226 grams/), cream cheese (113 grams/), ground cinnamon, and honey in a medium mixing bowl, whipping until smooth and light in texture.
- Gently incorporate of finely chopped pecans into the creamy cheese mixture, blending thoroughly without overmixing.
- Prepare a coating station by spreading the remaining pecan chips, finely diced cranberries, and minced fresh parsley onto a clean parchment paper surface.
- Utilize a large cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion uniform cheese balls, carefully rolling each sphere through the fruit and nut coating until completely covered.
- Delicately transfer the coated truffles onto a clean plate, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up and allow flavors to meld together.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days before serving, and optionally drizzle with additional honey just before presenting.
- Arrange on a serving platter alongside crisp crackers, toasted crostini, or serve as elegant bite-sized appetizers for gatherings.
Notes
- Prep these festive appetizers ahead of time for stress-free entertaining, perfect for holiday gatherings or spontaneous get-togethers.
- Customize the truffle coating by experimenting with different herbs like thyme or rosemary for a unique flavor profile.
- Store truffles in the refrigerator to maintain their firm texture and keep the creamy cheese mixture intact.
- Elevate the appetizer by toasting pecans briefly to enhance their nutty flavor and add a subtle crunch to the coating.
- Serve chilled for the best taste and texture, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Create uniform truffle sizes using a cookie scoop for a professional and consistent presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg