GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES

There’s no better time for a handful of go-to appetizer recipes than now, as we approach the holiday season. This time of year, more than any, people are gathering (although, likely/hopefully in smaller numbers this year) for drinks and good food and I love having simple appetizer recipes that I can whip up at a moments notice.

The truffles are a combination of goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, milk and pecans, along with fresh rosemary and dried cranberries. Simple yet delicious ingredients that are easy to find!

Another thing I love about this appetizer, aside from its good looks and taste, is that they can be prepared in advance. You can make the filling a day or two ahead of time, and you can roll the truffles into balls in advance, too.

Ingredients

10 ounces goat cheese

8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp milk

1/2 cup chopped pecans

3 tbsp rosemary finely chopped

1/4 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

In a bowl with electric mixer, beat together the goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, and milk.

Add ¼ cup of the chopped pecans and mix well to combine.

Roll into approximately 2 tablespoon sized balls.

In a shallow bowl, add the rosemary, remaining ¼ cup chopped pecans, and cranberries.

Roll each goat cheese truffle in the mixture.

Serve on a cracker, crostini, or with a toothpick.

Enjoy!