mini goat cheese balls
This is a reconstructed version of a goat cheese appetizer I make often; normally the cheese is sliced, sprinkled with the other ingredients then drizzled with plenty of high-quality extra-virgin olive oil. But I wanted the green herbs to be the highlight so I simply mixed the other ingredients with the goat cheese, shaped it into balls and rolled in the finely chopped herbs. Delicious!
This appetizer is wonderful made ahead of time and would be perfect for the holidays!
Mini Goat Cheese Balls
- 1 10-oz log goat cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced sun-dried tomatoes (from a jar packed in oil, keep the oil on the tomatoes, no need to rinse or wipe off)
- 2 T capers
- 1 t lemon zest
- 1 T fresh rosemary, very finely chopped
- 1 T fresh thyme, very finely chopped
- 1/2 c parsley, very finely chopped
- crostini or crackers, for serving
Mix together goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and lemon zest. Form into balls, place on sheet pan, cover and chill for at least one hour (can be made ahead at this point up to one day).
Mix together rosemary, thyme and parsley; roll cheese balls until thoroughly covered. Serve on platter with crostini and/or crackers.
So adorable! I love this idea! Also I’ve been super obsessed with capers lately. Definitely saving.
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Goat cheese recipes make me sob like a little girl. Because I love them so so so soooooo much. But nobody else in my house will touch them with a ten foot pole. I want these.
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Yum! And really good photos!
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I love anything that has goat cheese in it! What cute little stands to hold the cheese balls too!
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My gosh, love this!! As I love goat cheese this is just perfect when holding a party! :D
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Your cheeseballs look so adorable. Love the herbe coating! I had these kind of treats before and I am always a fan of those snacks! Hope u r enjoying your time with your parents!
Thanks Helene! And yes, I’m having a great time with my parents :-) Thanks for the nice comment!
These look amazing to spread on crackers! Wow! And you make it look easy. That’s key.
Thanks so much!!
Much more elegant and healthy than the typical corned beef and cabbage that my parents make every year! I’m definitely down for something lighter like this.
Thanks, Alex :-)
Your pictures are just stunning. Love the idea of rolling it in herbs.
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Basket Bingo, I’m there. The bright green color adds such a layer of goodness!!
Thanks vianney! xo
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That looks like cheeseball pops! Delish :)
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how fun are these? Love the flavors and how versatile they are!
Thanks so much, Cassie!!
Love the idea of making cheese ball pops!
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Thanks, Sylvie! They were fun to make :-)
I had to go back to this recipe for this St. Patty’s day! Still love it.
Thanks Carlene!