Best Rainbow Goats Cheese Balls Recipes

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GOAT CHEESE BALLS



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This crispy, baked goat cheese balls recipe with cranberries, honey, and pecans is a festive appetizer for any gathering. And cooks quickly!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ounces goat cheese (at room temperature (plain, honey, or herbed goat cheese are all yummy!))
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup raw pecan halves
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 large egg
Honey for drizzling

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet or plate that will fit in your freezer with parchment paper (and clear out some space in your freezer to hold it).
  • Place the goat cheese and cranberries in a mixing bowl. With a sturdy spoon, break up the goat cheese and stir it together with the cranberries. Continue to stir and "smush" the cheese, until the cranberries are fairly evenly distributed (it doesn't need to be perfect or hold together at this point).
  • Portion the goat cheese mixture and roll into 18 balls, distributing the cranberries evenly. (To get 18, I find it easiest to divide the mixture into 3 portions, divide each of those portions in half, then divide each half into 3). The balls will be about 1 1/4 inches or so each. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place the pecans in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground (don't over blend and turn them into pecan butter). Alternatively, you can place them in a thick ziptop bag and crush them with a rolling pin (or wine bottle).
  • Transfer the ground pecans to a shallow bowl and stir together with the panko, salt, and thyme.
  • In a separate medium bowl, thoroughly beat the egg.
  • Working one or two at a time, roll a goat cheese ball first in the egg mixture, then the panko mixture. Lightly pat to adhere the crumbs to all sides. I find it easiest to use one hand as the "wet hand" (this is the one you use for the eggs) and one as the "dry" hand (for adhering the crumbs). Place the ball back on the parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining balls.
  • Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to harden. After 30 minutes, they are ready to bake, or you can transfer them to a ziptop bag for longer freezer storage.
  • When you are ready to bake, place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 470 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the goat cheese balls on top.
  • Bake the goat cheese balls until the crumbs are lightly golden and crisp, about 7 to 10 minutes depending upon your oven. Keep an eye on them as they cook to ensure the coating doesn't burn. If your oven doesn't bake evenly and you notice the ones in the pack browning before the ones in the front, rotate your pan 180 degrees F.
  • With a thin, flexible spatula (or by lifting up the sheet of parchment-be careful, they roll!) immediately transfer the balls to a serving plate (if you leave them on the sheet, they will melt).
  • Let cool 1 to 2 minutes, then drizzle with honey. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 18), Calories 67 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

RAINBOW GOAT'S CHEESE BALLS



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Make and share this Rainbow Goat's Cheese Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PinkCherryBlossom

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 20 balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

300 g rindless soft goat's cheese
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
crushed pink peppercorns
white sesame seeds, toasted
black sesame seed, toasted
snipped fresh chives
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place the rindless soft goat's cheese in a bowl and roughly mash with the extra-virgin olive oil and season to taste.
  • Take small spoonfuls and roll into bite-sized balls. Chill, covered on a baking sheet until ready to use.
  • Roll in coverings of your choice; crushed pink peppercorns, white and black toasted sesame seeds, snipped fresh chives or cayenne pepper all work well. Keep in the fridge until ready to serve, with cocktail sticks.
  • Make them ahead; the rolled and coated balls will keep, covered in the fridge, for up to a day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.7, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 77.4, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 3.2

HERBED GOAT CHEESE BALL



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Serve crackers with this herbed goat cheese ball - an easy and flavorful appetizer.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
8 oz chèvre (goat) cheese, crumbled (2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 medium green onion, chopped (1 tablespoon)
3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, goat cheese, pepper, lemon juice, onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the parsley and 1 teaspoon each of the rosemary and oregano. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Working quickly, shape mixture into a ball.
  • In glass pie plate or shallow dish, mix walnuts and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley and 1 teaspoon each rosemary and oregano. Roll cheese ball in mixture to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 119 mg

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