Mini Fig and Goat Cheese Balls [Easy Appetizer]

Goat cheese balls rolled in pecans on a plate with crackers.

5 from 2 votes

Mini Fig and Goat Cheese Balls [Easy Appetizer]

This fig and goat cheese appetizer is the surprise party guest that will steal the show! These mini cheese balls are your friendly party hero, fancy-looking yet fuss-free, and impossible not to love.

Prep Time15

Chill time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 120kcal

Author: Abbey McDermott

Equipment

cookie scoop (2 tsp)

Ingredients

3 ounces prosciutto sliced thin
8 ounces goat cheese softened to room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
3 tablespoons fig preserves
1½ tablespoons chives chopped
6 ounces pecans or walnuts, finely chopped

Instructions

Cook the prosciutto slices until crisp in a skillet over medium heat. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Finely chop and set aside.
3 ounces prosciutto
In a mixing bowl, add goat cheese, cream cheese, and fig preserves. Mix until fully combined. Fold in prosciutto and chives.
8 ounces goat cheese, 4 ounces cream cheese, 3 tablespoons fig preserves, 1½ tablespoons chives
Using a small scoop, portion the cheese mixture into 20-22 small balls. (I used a 2 teaspoon scoop). Refrigerate them until firm, approximately 1 hour.
When firm, roll the balls into the finely chopped pecans and place them on a platter. Serve with crostini or crackers.
6 ounces pecans

Notes

Cut the cheese into smaller pieces to help it soften more quickly. It will take 20-30 minutes for the cheese to reach room temperature.
Finely chop add-ins for even distribution in every bite.
Buy pre-chopped nuts to save time and money. Chopped nuts are less expensive than whole ones.
The cheese balls can be made 2-3 days in advance. Form the cheese balls, but wait to roll them in the nuts until you are ready to serve. This prevents the nuts from becoming soft and losing their crunch.

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