Description
These Mini Goat Cheese Balls make a delightful and easy appetizer, combining creamy goat cheese and cream cheese with Italian seasoning, then rolled in a mix of pistachios, fresh dill, and dried cranberries. Served on pretzel sticks, they’re perfect for parties or casual gatherings and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Cheese Mixture
- 6 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 8 oz Soft goat cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Toppings
- ⅓ cup Pistachios (chopped)
- ⅓ cup Fresh dill (chopped)
- ⅓ cup Dried cranberries
To Serve
- 22 Pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Combine Cheese Ingredients: Add cream cheese, goat cheese, and Italian seasoning to a food processor and blitz until fully combined, creating a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Shape the Cheese Balls: Remove the cheese mixture from the processor. Using your hands, roll it into small balls about ½ inch in diameter. Arrange them on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for approximately 20 minutes until firm.
- Coat and Assemble: Once chilled, gently roll each cheese ball in the chopped pistachios, fresh dill, and dried cranberries to coat evenly. Then, pierce each coated ball with a pretzel stick, making them easy to serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make blending easier and achieve a smooth texture.
- Feel free to customize the herb and nut toppings to your preference.
- These cheese balls can be made a few hours in advance and kept chilled until serving.
- If you want a less messy appetizer, keep the cheese balls smaller than ½ inch for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
