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!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 20 servings

Calories: 149 kcal per serving

Ingredients

8 ounces - cream cheese
8 ounces - goat cheese
3 tablespoons - honey
⅛ tsp - cayenne pepper
a pinch of salt
1 ½ tablespoons - rosemary
1 cup - dried cranberries
1 cup - roasted salted shelled pistachios

Instructions

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.
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.
Using a 1 1/2" cookie scoop, scoop out the goat cheese mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
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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