Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball
A delightful Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball perfect for parties and gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Plate
Ingredients
- 16 oz goat cheese two 8 oz logs of goat chèvre
- ⅓ cup pecans finely chopped
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
- crackers for serving
Instructions
- Finely dice the dried cranberries and pecans into little bits. Add it to a plate. Add the chopped herbs and salt and pepper. Mix it up well.
- Work the room temperature goat cheese into a ball. If you are using cream cheese, add 8 oz of goat cheese and 8 oz of cream cheese to a bowl and mix it up well.
- Roll the cheese ball into the chopped pecans mixed. Gently press the ball into the mix, and continue to turn, press and roll until the entire ball of cheese is well coated in the chopped nuts and cranberries.
- Place the cheese ball on a plate and serve with veggies or crackers. If making it ahead of time, wrap it in plastic wrap and store in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
Notes
Cut the goat cheese flavor down by using half cream cheese and half goat cheese. You can also add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the mix for extra flavor. For mini cheese balls, roll 1 inch balls of goat cheese instead of one big ball.
Nutrition
Serving: 4tablespoonCalories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 375mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 784IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg
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