Mandarin Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles

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Mandarin Pistachio Goat Cheese Truffles
Yields 14
Mandarin Pistachio Goat Cheese Truffles: these festive citrus filled cheese balls only take 15 minutes and are packed full of creamy mandarin flavored goat cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy pistachios.
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Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
226 calories
26 g
23 g
12 g
6 g
6 g
77 g
117 g
23 g
0 g
5 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
77g
Yields
14
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
Calories from Fat 106
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g
19%
Saturated Fat 6g
29%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 23mg
8%
Sodium 117mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 26g
9%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 23g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A
13%
Vitamin C
6%
Calcium
5%
Iron
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 10 oz goat cheese
  2. 6 oz cream cheese
  3. 2 Tablespoons Mandarin juice or Meyer Lemon juice
  4. 3 Tablespoons honey
  5. 3/4 cup pistachio nuts, chopped
  6. 3/4 cup honey roasted (or regular) pecans, chopped
  7. 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  8. 1/2 cup dried cherries
  9. 1/2 cup minced italian flat leaf parsley
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, beat goat cheese, cream cheese, mandarin juice, and honey until light and fluffy. Add in half of the pecans & pistachios, stir to combine.
  2. Line countertop with parchment paper. Mix together remaining pecans, pistachios, dried cherries, dried cranberries, and parsley. Place mixture in the center of parchment paper.
  3. Scoop out a round of cheese mixture with a large cookie scooper and toss in nut mixture until coated. Repeat with until all truffles are coated.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be made 3 days before if stored in an airtight container.
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calories
226
fat
12g
protein
6g
carbs
26g
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