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Festive Goat Cheese Balls with Pistachio & Pomegranate

Creamy bite-sized goat cheese balls rolled in crunchy pistachios and pomegranate seeds, finished with a balsamic glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Base
  • 10 oz goat cheese softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup pistachios shelled and chopped
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 0.5 cup balsamic glaze for drizzling
  • 2 cups arugula for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Fork
  • Cookie scoop
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix softened goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, and pepper until smooth. Chill for 10 minutes if too soft.
  2. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the cheese mixture and roll into balls.
  3. Place chopped pistachios and pomegranate seeds on a plate.
  4. Roll or press each cheese ball into the nut and fruit mixture to coat.
  5. Arrange balls on a bed of arugula on a serving platter.
  6. Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze just before serving.

Notes

Serve with crackers or baguette slices. Can be made 2 days ahead without the toppings.