Cranberry Goat Cheese Truffles
Sweet, creamy, crunchy and slightly tart, these cranberry goat cheese truffles are perfect to feature on your holiday grazing table!
Ingredients
- 8 oz soft goat cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ cup dried cranberries finely chopped
- 1 cup toasted pecans chopped
- 2 tablespoons rosemary finely chopped
Instructions
- Finely chop the dried cranberries.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened goat cheese, cream cheese, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the chopped pecans, cranberries, rosemary, and honey.
- Gently fold until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Using your hands, roll the mixture into balls, approximately 2 tablespoons each.
- Arrange the truffles on a serving board or platter.
- Drizzle with extra honey and serve with crackers, toothpicks, or pretzel sticks.
Notes
- Bring the goat cheese and cream cheese to room temperature before mixing for a smoother texture.
- Toast the pecans before chopping for extra flavor.
- If the mixture is too sticky to roll, refrigerate it briefly before shaping.
- Pecans can be substituted with walnuts or almonds.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.