Mini Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Balls
Elevate your next gathering with these Mini Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Balls! These delightful bites are a perfect blend of creamy goat cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans, making them an irresistible appetizer. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion—from holiday parties to movie nights—these cheese balls can be made ahead of time, allowing you to spend more quality moments with your loved ones. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll impress guests and family alike with this delicious snack that’s sure to become a staple at your events!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz goat cheese
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ cups diced pecans (divided)
- 1 cup diced dried cranberries
- ½ cup minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, and cinnamon until light and fluffy. Fold in ½ cup of diced pecans.
- On a parchment-lined surface, mix remaining pecans, dried cranberries, and parsley.
- Scoop the cheese mixture into balls and roll them in the cranberry-pecan mix until fully coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Drizzle with honey before serving if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg