Description
These festive truffles combine tangy goat cheese with sweet-tart cranberries and a crunchy coating, making them a perfect bite for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) soft goat cheese
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- Chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in dried cranberries and fresh chives, then chill in the fridge for 30–45 minutes to firm.
- Scoop 1-inch portions, roll into balls, and press into the desired coatings.
- Chill the truffles again for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature cheeses and toast the nuts to enhance flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 4–5 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg