Goat Cheese Kisses
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From EatingWell: Fall 2003, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)Each of these bite-size savory treats has a bit of dried fruit tucked inside for a slightly sweet surprise. They make wonderful holiday gifts as well as elegant little hors d'oeuvres.
About 2 dozen pieces | Active Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons hazelnuts, or pistachios (3/4 ounce), finely chopped
- 6 ounces creamy goat cheese
- 6 dried apricots, or dried figs, each cut into quarters
Preparation
- Line a plate or small tray with wax paper. Place nuts in a shallow dish. Scoop a heaping 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese and press a piece of dried apricot (or fig) into the center. Wrap the cheese around the dried fruit to form a ball. Roll the ball in the chopped nuts to create a crust; set on the plate or tray. Repeat with remaining goat cheese, dried fruit and nuts.
Nutrition
Per piece : 28 Calories; 2 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 3 mg Cholesterol; 1 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 26 mg Sodium; 23 mg Potassium
Exchanges: 1/2 fat
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.