Description
Mini Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Balls are a delightful appetizer combining creamy goat cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans. They are easy to make, visually appealing, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Have all your ingredients ready and at room temperature.
- In a bowl, combine the softened goat cheese, honey, chopped cranberries, minced rosemary (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Using your hands, scoop out portions of the cheese mixture and roll them into small balls, about the size of a tablespoon.
- Place the finely chopped pecans on a plate. Roll each cheese ball in the pecans, ensuring they are well coated.
- Transfer the coated cheese balls to a plate and cover them with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- If desired, garnish with fresh parsley before serving to add a pop of color.
Notes
- Serve chilled, but allow to sit out for 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months (freeze before coating in pecans).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A