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CRANBERRY PECAN GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles for Effortless Entertaining

Delightful Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles are easy to prepare and perfect for impressing guests at your next gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces goat cheese room-temperature
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room-temperature
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey can substitute with maple syrup
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Fisher Nuts Pecan Chips or chopped walnuts/almonds
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine goat cheese and cream cheese. Beat until fluffy and well-blended, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add in cinnamon and honey, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Gently fold in pecan chips into the cheese mixture.
  4. Prepare parchment paper and mix remaining pecan chips, chopped cranberries, and parsley in a separate bowl.
  5. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the cheese mixture into uniform rounds and roll each into a ball.
  6. Coat each truffle in the cranberry-pecan mixture.
  7. Place truffles on parchment paper, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cheeses are at room temperature and chill truffles thoroughly before serving.

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