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Goat Cheese Truffles

Creamy, crunchy, savory, and sweet, these truffles have it all in one bite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Refrigeration Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cream Cheese, Goat cheese, Pistachio
Servings: 24
Author: Nicole

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 ounces mild goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup shelled roasted, salted pistachios, finely chopped

Accompaniments

  • Crackers
  • Fig preserves
  • Dried apricots
  • Dried figs
  • Dried dates

Instructions

  • In a bowl using a hand held mixer, beat the cream cheese, goat cheese, shallot, lemon juice, and pepper until smooth and combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or until firm. Mixture can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
  • Roll the cheese mixture into ¾-inch balls. Roll each ball in the chopped pistachios. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve. Allow the truffles to sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers, fig jam, and dried fruits. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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