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Cranberry-Pecan Goat Cheese Balls

These cranberry-pecan goat cheese balls are sweet, tangy, and perfect for holiday snacking. No cooking required!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 mini balls
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz goat cheese or half goat, half cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 1/4 cup pecans toasted and chopped (plus more for coating)
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 2 tbsp chopped parsley or rosemary for coating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Mix goat cheese, cranberries, pecans, honey, salt, and pepper.
  2. Chill mixture for 20–30 minutes.
  3. Combine coating ingredients on a plate.
  4. Roll cheese mixture into 1-inch balls.
  5. Roll each ball in coating.
  6. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Use dairy-free cheese if needed. Keep chilled for best shape. Serve with crackers or on skewers.
Estimated Calories: 90 per ball
(An automated tool is used to calculate nutritional information. Accuracy not guaranteed.)