Goat Cheese Kisses

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.

Makes: About 2 dozen pieces

Active Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | Gluten free |

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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.

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; 0 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 26 mg sodium; 23 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1/2 fat

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