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mini cranberry pecan goat cheese truffle balls on a wooden board

Mini Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Balls

Leisha Lockrem
These festive mini cranberry pecan goat cheese balls are the perfect holiday appetizer, full of creamy goat cheese, cranberries, cinnamon, and pecans.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 20 mini balls
Calories 49.9 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz plain goat cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp agave syrup
  • 1¼ cup cup chopped pecans, divided
  • ¾ cup minced dried cranberries
  • cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Add cream cheese and goat cheese to a large bowl and cream on medium with a hand mixer until soft and fluffy. Add the agave syrup and cinnamon to the cheese mixture and blend to incorporate.
  • Measure out 1/2 cup of pecans, place them on a cutting board, and chop them finely with a sharp knife. Add the chopped pecans to the bowl of the creamy cheese mixture and fold with a large spoon. 
  • Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the goat cheese mixture into small balls onto a large plate or platter. Refrigerate to firm up while you prepare the outside coating. 
  • Using a sharp knife, finely mince the remaining 3/4 cup of pecans and 3/4 cup of dried cranberries. Chop 1/3 cup parsley and toss with the pecans and cranberries.
  • Remove the goat cheese balls from the fridge and roll each cheese ball into the pecan mixture one at a time, coating completely.
  • Drizzle a touch of agave syrup over the top of the mini goat cheese balls right before serving. 

Storage

  • Store cheese balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Be sure to wait to drizzle the agave syrup until right before serving.
    You can also freeze the min cranberry pecan goat cheese balls. Wrap each ball in a piece of plastic wrap, placing into a large freezer bag, and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator when ready to use. Know that the green parsley will turn dark green from freezing. 

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Calories: 49.9kcalCarbohydrates: 3.2gProtein: 0.7gFat: 3.9gSaturated Fat: 2.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11.5mgSodium: 35.8mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2.6gVitamin A: 152.9IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.03mg
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