Mini Goat Cheese Balls with Stonefire® Naan Crisps.
Prep time.
15 min.
Cook time.
8-10 min.
These Mini Goat Cheese Balls bring together creamy tanginess and seasonal texture in one elegant bite.Rolled in colorful seasonal coatings like pistachio and apricot or pecan and cranberry, they offer a lovely balance of tangy, sweet, and savory. Serve with Stonefire® Naan Crisps for an effortless bite that’s ideal for gatherings, snacking boards, or holiday celebrations.
Ingredients.
8 oz goat cheese, softened2 oz cream cheese, softened1 tsp Everything But the Bagel SeasoningZest of 1 small lemonPistachio & Apricot coating:½ cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped⅓ cup dried apricots, finely chopped1 tsp fresh thyme leavesPecan & Cranberry coating:½ cup pecans, finely chopped⅓ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely choppedStonefire® Naan Crisps, Everything and Sea Salt varieties, for servingOptional: honey, for drizzling.
Directions.
Make the cheese base: In a medium bowl, beat together goat cheese, cream cheese, Everything But the Bagel seasoning, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.Form the balls: Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, roll the cheese mixture into 1-inch bite-size balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill for 20 minutes to firm up.Prepare the coatings: • In one shallow bowl, combine pistachios, apricots, and thyme. • In another bowl, combine pecans, cranberries, and rosemary.Coat the cheese balls: Roll half of the chilled cheese balls in the pistachio-apricot mixture and the other half in the pecan-cranberry mixture, pressing gently to adhere.Serve: Arrange the mini cheese balls on a platter with Stonefire Naan Crisps. Drizzle lightly with honey just before serving if desired.
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