Description
Delightful party treats made with creamy goat cheese and sweet honey, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 package (8 ounces) crackers (your choice)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened goat cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, and fresh rosemary until evenly distributed.
- Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form the cheese mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the cheese balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve the chilled goat cheese bites with your choice of crackers on a platter.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- Substitute the walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg