Recipe
Appetizer
Cherry-Hazelnut Goat Cheese Balls
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Description
Chef's Tip: No tarragon? No problem. Fresh basil would be a nice substitute.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
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1 (4 oz) log soft fresh goat cheese | ||
⅔ c. Hy-Vee dried cherries, finely chopped | ||
¼ c. hazelnuts, toasted and chopped* | ||
2 tsp. finely chopped tarragon | ||
Crackers, for serving | ||
Fresh tarragon sprigs, for garnish |
Directions
- Cut goat cheese into 8 portions; shape each portion into a 1-inch ball. Set aside.
- Combine cherries, hazelnuts and chopped tarragon. Roll cheese balls in cherry mixture to coat completely.
- Arrange on a platter. Serve with crackers. If desired, garnish with tarragon sprigs.
- *Note: Hazelnuts have a papery skin that is typically removed. Toast whole nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. To remove the skins, rub warm nuts in a dry dish towel until skins come loose.
Nutrition facts
Servings
110 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 65mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 4g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 15%
0%
Vitamin C 0%
0%
Iron 4%
0%
Calcium 4%
Recipe Source:
Wine and Cheese Entertaining Guide 2015.