3-Ingredient Holiday Cheese Truffles Recipe
These 3-Ingredient Holiday Cheese Truffles are a quick and elegant appetizer perfect for festive gatherings. Made with creamy herbed cheese, crunchy roasted pistachios, and sweet dried cranberries, they offer a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. Ready in just 30 minutes, these truffles can be served immediately or chilled for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (freezing time)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 14 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cheese
- 13 ounces Alouette Garlic & Herbs Soft Spreadable Cheese (or herbed cream cheese or herbed goat cheese)
Coatings
- ⅓ cup roasted pistachios, finely chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
Optional Garnish
- Rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese balls: Line a large plate with parchment paper. Using a 1-ounce cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), scoop out individual balls of cheese and place them on the parchment-lined plate. Repeat until all cheese is scooped. Freeze the plate for 20 minutes to firm up the cheese balls for easier handling.
- Prepare coatings: While the cheese chills, place the finely chopped roasted pistachios on one small plate or shallow bowl, and the finely chopped dried cranberries on another.
- Coat the truffles: Remove the cheese balls from the freezer. Using your hands, roll each scoop into a smooth, round ball. Roll half of the balls in the chopped pistachios until fully coated, and the other half in the chopped dried cranberries.
- Serve and garnish: Arrange the truffles on a serving platter. For an elegant touch, add rosemary sprigs around the rim as a garnish. Serve the truffles immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best results, use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform size and even coating.
- The cheese balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Feel free to substitute the toppings with other nuts, seeds, or dried fruits of your choice.
- Allow the truffles to come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
