Ingredients
Cheeses
- 8 oz goat cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
Mix-ins
- ¼ cup cranberry sauce (sugar-free optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
Coating
- ½ cup chopped pecans or pistachios
Instructions
- Combine cheeses and cranberry sauce: In a medium bowl, mix the goat cheese, cream cheese, and cranberry sauce thoroughly until smooth and evenly blended.
- Add herbs and seasoning: Stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to taste, ensuring all ingredients are well distributed throughout the mixture.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up the mixture, making it easier to shape.
- Shape into balls: Remove the chilled mixture and use your hands or a small scoop to form 10–12 evenly sized balls.
- Coat with nuts: Roll each ball in the chopped pecans or pistachios until fully coated, adding a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Serve chilled: Place the coated balls on a serving platter and keep chilled until ready to serve, pairing well with celery sticks or keto-friendly crackers.
Notes
- Freeze cranberry goat cheese balls for up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator before serving.
- Serve with celery sticks or keto crackers for a low-carb appetizer option.
- Use sugar-free cranberry sauce to keep the recipe keto-friendly.
- Substitute nuts according to preference or dietary needs, such as walnuts or almonds.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
