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Creamy Goat Cheese and Honey

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"Creamy goat cheese is lightly dusted with pecans, honey, and rosemary. These are so delicious, light, and refreshing, they could be served as appetizers or an interesting dessert. They are always a hit! Spread them on your favorite crostini, bagel chips, or melba toasts." — Raelee's recipes

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Original recipe makes 12 patties Change Servings

4 ounces fresh goat cheese
2 ounces finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced

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Directions

Divide the goat cheese into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Combine the crushed pecans and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll each goat cheese ball in the pecan mixture until covered. Gently pat the balls into patties; transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle honey over the patties and sprinkle rosemary on top. Serve immediately.

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PREP 30 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 02, 2008

Wonderful!! I will be making these often for guests. They were so easy to make. The flavors meld perfectly together. If you like goat cheese, you'll love this recipe. Definitely a keeper.

—Tricia

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 14, 2009

was not impressed. poor consistancy and not what I was looing for

—BIGoleWILLYv

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38 Ratings

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Sep 29, 2009

YUM! (and oh so easy)! Used almonds instead of pecans, and next time would make the patties a little smaller.

—swimchick

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Apr 27, 2010

i liked this as an appetizer :) however, i also tried it as a meal. i boiled up some boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut them in half, put a few of these cheese balls (according to the recipe) inside the halves. then i stuck the chicken in a pan , whipped up some cream of mushroom soup, and when the cheese in the chicken was melted a bit, i served the chicken with some soup on top. My husband and i loved it! something about these appetizers made a perfect stuffing...and a quick meal too! only took about 45 minutes total to do everything, muti-tasking of course :)

—lalr1026

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Dec 21, 2007

excellent with sea salt crackers

—bethany

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Aug 27, 2011

I was struggling for some appetizer or dip idea for a party I was headed to, and stumbled upon this glorious little recipe. I followed the recipe instructions, but found myself having difficulty visualizing the little cheese balls just hanging out and being eaten at a bbq, so I basically dumped all of the cheese into the bowl and made one large cheese ball. IT WAS INCREDIBLE. I drizzled the rosemary honey on top (and reapplied throughout the evening as needed), and everybody was blown away. People were literally standing in awe in front of the bowl - that's how good it was. As far as pecans go, I somehow found these Emerald Nuts Pecan Pie glazed pecans, and I think the extra sweetness pushed this recipe over the edge from yummy to go away this bowl is mine get your own. EVERYBODY loved it. I've committed this to memory and will definitely be making it again, probably even better around the holidays.

—Lisa Randolph

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Sep 28, 2009

These were amazing and so easy. I frequently don't try new recipes unless they already have hundreds of favorable reviews, but I was intrigued by this combination. They were super easy - I put them together minutes before our dinner guests arrived. So glad I did! I didn't get around to putting the rosemary on top and I still thought it earned 5 stars. I put 6 on a small serving plate and drizzled honey across the plate for a nice presentation. Great as an appetizer or an exotic, light dessert.

—andrea

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May 18, 2009

Just Wonderful....Served last night to guest and everyone and I mean everyone (including the men) ask for the recipe. This is a keeper. Thanks for sharing.

—Trease

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Nutrition

Calories
234 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
11.8 g
4%

Cholesterol
22 mg
7%

Fat
18.6 g
29%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
7.5 g
15%

Sodium
147 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Goat Cheese and Honey

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 234
Calories from Fat: 167

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.6g 29 %
Saturated Fat 6.7g 34 %
Cholesterol 22mg 7 %
Sodium 147mg 6 %
Potassium 112mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.8g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Protein 7.5g 15 %
** Sugars 9.9g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 9 %
Thiamin 11 %
Niacin 14 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 9 %
Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.