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Easy Goat Cheese Recipe

Are you looking for a new variation on the old-fashioned cheeseball? These bite-sized individual hors d’oeuvres wrap grapes in goat and cream cheeses with almonds and pistachios. Divine!

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup pistachios crushed
  • 1/3 cup almonds crushed
  • 8 oz cream cheese regular or light, brick softened or spreadable
  • 8 oz soft goat cheese see note
  • 20 seedless grapes green, red or black

Instructions

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  1. Crush the nuts by placing them into a resealable plastic bag and pounding with a mallet or rolling pin. Alternatively, you can pulse several times in a spice grinder, food processor or blender. Place the crushed nuts in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  2. To a separate medium bowl, add the cream cheese and goat cheese, mixing until combined.
  3. Cut a piece of plastic wrap about 8 inches square. Then spoon a tablespoon of the cheese mixture into the middle.
  4. Place a grape into the middle of the cheese and wrap the plastic around it to coat, shaping it into a ball. Then drop it into the crushed nuts and roll to coat completely, placing onto a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper.
  5. Repeat for the remaining grapes. Then cover and chill for 20 minutes or more to firm up before serving.

Notes

  • Cream Cheese: For fewer calories, you can use light cream cheese.
  • Goat Cheese: Look for soft goat cheese as opposed to firm or crumbled goat cheese. If you don't like goat cheese, then substitute with more cream cheese.
  • Make Ahead: You can make this appetizer up to 2 days ahead of time and store it covered in the fridge. Do not freeze.