Goat Cheese Truffles combine tangy goat cheese and smooth cream cheese with chopped pecans, dried cranberries and fresh mint for a festive, bite-sized appetizer. These little cheese balls are elegant finger food—light in texture but rich in flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings or any party.
The contrast of creamy cheese and crunchy coating creates a delightful single-bite experience. The red cranberries and green mint also make these truffles visually festive for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any celebratory spread. Guests appreciate that they require no fork, so consider making extra.
Goat cheese truffle ingredients
These colorful truffles pack bold flavor in a small package.
- Goat Cheese: Provides a creamy, tangy base.
- Cream Cheese: Softens the goat cheese and gives structure to the mixture.
- Pecans: Offer crunch; any chopped nut can be substituted.
- Fresh Mint: Brightens the flavor; parsley or basil also work well.
- Dried Cranberries: Add a touch of sweetness and color.
Serve these goat cheese truffles on a cheese board with crackers, sliced fruit and other cheeses for an attractive appetizer display.
Make the cheese mixture a day ahead if you like. Chilling it allows it to firm up, which makes scooping and shaping the truffles easier and faster.
How to store goat cheese truffles
- To Store: Keep truffles in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Don’t leave them at room temperature for more than two hours.
- To Freeze: Freezing is not recommended; the texture and flavor do not hold up well.
These truffles are simple to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Goat Cheese Truffles
Amy Duska
Pin Recipe
20 mins
2 hrs 30 mins
2 hrs 50 mins
Appetizer
American
16
104 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. plain goat cheese
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries
- ¼ cup minced mint leaves or parsley or basil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, dried cranberries and minced mint.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the chilled cheese mixture and shape it into a ball. Drop the ball into the nut-and-cranberry mixture and gently roll until fully coated. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Place finished truffles on wax or parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the cheese mixture a day ahead makes the mixture firmer and easier to shape into balls.
- To Store: Keep chilled in a closed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To Freeze: These do not freeze well and are best enjoyed fresh.
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