It’s not a party in the south if a cheese ball is not present. The holidays often bring the cheese log around as well. The idea of a cheese ball is so nostalgic for me and so deeply southern, I had to figure out a way to incorporate said cheese ball into a more modern version for upcoming holiday parties. These bite-size cheesy goodies are tart from use of goat cheese and smoky by use of my favorite smoked almonds. They are really delicious little bites that will be eaten so quickly at your next holiday gathering.
See Below for Step x Step Instructions (including pictures) on how to make Smoky Bite Size Cheese & Nut Truffles!
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Ingredients needed for Cheese & Nut Truffles:
- goat cheese
- cream cheese
- honey
- orange zest
- smoked almonds
- fresh thyme
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
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Recipe:
STEP 1: Add goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, orange zest, brown sugar and cinnamon into a mixing bowl.
STEP 2: Mix until well combined.
STEP 3: Roll mixture into bite-size balls and place on waxed paper.
STEP 4: Add almonds to a food processor and pulse to break up almonds a bit.
STEP 5: Add fresh thyme to almonds and pulse a few more times to combine.
STEP 6: Pour almond mixture into a shallow dish.
STEP 7: Roll the cheese ball into the nut mixture.
STEP 8: Place onto wax paper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Need some other great Party Bites for upcoming Holiday Parties? See more recipes below:
- Honey Goat Cheese Balls
- Rosemary Caramel Popcorn
- Cranberry Meatballs
- Orange Spice Cashews
- Figs in A Blanket
- Spicy Cheese Straws
- Sweet Potato & Chorizo Balls
- Fig & Pistachio Brie
- Cheeseboard 101
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Printable Recipe:
Bite Size Smoky Honey Cheese Balls
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) goat cheese
- 1 (8 oz) cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup smoked almonds
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Instructions
- Add goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, orange zest, brown sugar and cinnamon into a mixing bowl.
- Mix until well combined.
- Roll mixture into bite-size balls and place on wax paper.
- Add almonds to a food processor and pulse food processor to break up almonds a bit.
- Add fresh thyme to almonds and pulse a few more times to combine.
- Pour almond mixture into a shallow dish.
- Roll the cheese ball into the nut mixture.
- Place onto wax paper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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