These mini goat cheese balls are creamy, sweet and savory bites that make a great holiday appetizer! They're so easy to make and can be made entirely in advance!
Place the cream cheese, goat cheese, cayenne pepper, honey and salt in a medium bowl and beat on medium speed until smooth. Beat in the rosemary just until combined, then cover and chill for 15 minutes or until cold.
Place a sheet of waxed paper over a large rimmed baking sheet. Place the cranberries and pistachios in a medium bowl or on a plate and toss to combine.
1 cup dried cranberries, 1 cup roasted salted shelled pistachios
Using a 1 1/2" cookie scoop, scoop out the goat cheese mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Roll the balls in the cranberry pistachio mixture until evenly coated and place back on the waxed paper. Cover and chill until time to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Pro tip: Using a cookie scoop makes this process much easier. The mini cheese balls are a bit larger, but you can roll them into smaller sizes by hand if you prefer.
Prepare the goat cheese balls up to a day in advance for an easy appetizer!
Store mini cheese balls in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
Customize this recipe with your favorite herbs and seasonings.
Change things up by rolling the mini cheese balls in your favorite chopped nuts, dried fruit, herbs or pomegranate.