AVOCADO GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES

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Give guests the VIP treatment with luxurious truffles you can make in your own kitchen. The goat cheese is mild, and red pepper heats up each bite just a bit. Crackers are the perfect accompaniment. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/4 cup fresh goat cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 green onion, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
3 medium ripe avocados, peeled
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, finely chopped
Pretzel sticks, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cheeses, garlic, lime zest, oil, chili powder and pepper flakes until blended. Stir in onion and cilantro. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm., With a small melon baller, scoop out avocado balls onto a baking sheet; sprinkle with lime juice. Shape 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture around each ball, then roll in pumpkin seeds. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with pretzel sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ch Dawood Sohail
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I followed the recipe exactly and the truffles turned out perfectly. They were the perfect appetizer for my dinner party.


Shazadi Sughra
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These truffles were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again.


Ibe Daniel
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I made these truffles for a baby shower and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Kolt Hurt
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These truffles were a bit too salty for my taste.


Claudette Erasmus
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I've made these truffles several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


burutu ebiotu
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These truffles were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Masudur Rahman
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I made these truffles for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge success. He loved them!


Konny Kent
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These truffles were easy to make and very tasty. I would recommend using a good quality goat cheese.


Sonu Yadav
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I followed the recipe exactly and the truffles turned out perfectly. They were the perfect appetizer for my dinner party.


Zubair Shaikh1234
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These truffles were a bit too rich for my taste, but my friends loved them.


wise man
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I've never been a fan of avocado, but these truffles changed my mind. They were so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


G.V GAMING TECHNIQUE
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I made these truffles for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Sowrov Parvaj
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These avocado goat cheese truffles were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.