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Mini Goat Cheese Balls
These Mini Goat Cheese Balls are guaranteed to be the hit of any gathering! They’re creamy, tangy and rolled in cranberries and pistachios for a festive and easy appetizer. They’re a festive yet easy appetizer that’s great served with your favorite crackers and a drizzle of honey. These snacks perfectly portioned and so much easier to eat than a large cheese ball!They come together in minutes and may be made entirely in advance!

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Place the cream cheese, goat cheese, cayenne pepper, honey and salt in a medium bowl and beat on medium speed until smooth. Beat in the rosemary just until combined, then cover and chill for 15 minutes or until cold.
- Step 2
Place a sheet of waxed paper over a large rimmed baking sheet. Place the cranberries and pistachios in a medium bowl or on a plate and toss to combine.
- Step 3
Using a 1 1/2" cookie scoop, scoop out the goat cheese mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 4
Roll the balls in the cranberry pistachio mixture until evenly coated and place back on the waxed paper. Cover and chill until time to serve. Enjoy!
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I’m Marcie, a wife, mother of 2 boys and a German Shepherd named Uzi. I’m a cooking school graduate residing in Boise, Idaho where I can’t get enough of the outdoors. I created Flavor the Moments in 2012 so that I could share recipes with friends and family. Over the years, I’ve built this blog into a trusted resource for home cooks looking for real food recipes that highlight seasonal produce and sustainable protein sources.
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