RSSGoat Cheese Kisses
From EatingWell: Fall 2003, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004) — Subscribe Now!
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
Nutrition Profile
Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»
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
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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.
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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
Recipe Categories
- Ease of Preparation
- Easy
- Publication
- The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)
- Fall 2003
- Health & Diet Considerations
- Low carbohydrate
- Diabetes appropriate
- Ethnic/Regional
- Mediterranean
- Italian
- Type of Dish
- Appetizer
- Meal/Course
- Appetizers
- Servings
- 8 or more
- Total Time
- 45 minutes or less
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