Description
These 3-Ingredient Holiday Cheese Truffles are a simple yet elegant appetizer perfect for festive gatherings. Made with herbed cream cheese, roasted pistachios, and dried cranberries, they are easy to prepare and visually appealing with a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 13 ounces Alouette Garlic & Herbs Soft Spreadable Cheese (or herbed cream cheese or herbed goat cheese)
Coatings
- ⅓ cup roasted pistachios, finely chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
Optional Garnish
- Rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Balls: Line a large plate with parchment paper. Using a 1-ounce cookie scoop (2 tablespoons), scoop out balls of cheese and place them on the parchment-lined plate. Freeze for 20 minutes to firm up the cheese balls for easier rolling.
- Prepare Coating Plates: Place the finely chopped roasted pistachios and chopped dried cranberries each on separate small plates or shallow bowls for coating.
- Roll Truffles: Remove the cheese balls from the freezer. Using your hands, roll each scooped cheese portion into a smooth round ball. Roll half of the balls in chopped pistachios and the other half in chopped dried cranberries until they are completely coated.
- Serve and Garnish: Arrange the coated truffles on a serving platter. Optionally, decorate the platter’s rim with rosemary sprigs for a festive touch. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Store truffles covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For a nut-free option, roll all the truffles in dried cranberries or explore other topping options.
- To make this recipe dairy-free or vegan, substitute the cheese with a spreadable non-dairy cheese that is firm enough to roll.
- Freezing the cheese balls before rolling helps them hold their shape and makes the coating process easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
