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Pistachio Cheese Balls

Pistachio cheese balls are a very simple recipe, ready in minutes, that will surprise you with their creamy texture and bold flavor.
Recipe Pistachio Cheese Balls
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Servings for 15 cheese balls

Pistachio Cheese Balls are a very simple, truly quick Finger Food for filling out a buffet or serving pre-dinner drinks that are a little different from usual. Made with a mixture of fresh goat cheese and gorgonzola, these Cheese Balls are flavored with the pleasantly sharp note of black pepper and the warm spice of nutmeg. The last step is a coating of chopped pistachios, which adds crunch to the creaminess of these Savory Truffles and makes them hard to resist.

And if you need one more reason to make them, the Pistachio Cheese Balls Recipe takes just 10 minutes, and once the balls are shaped, all you have to do is let them rest in the fridge for a couple of hours so they firm up before serving. That means you can make them well in advance and have them ready when it’s time to serve. A practical, quick recipe that is sure to impress.

If you’re looking for more Pistachio Recipes, we recommend trying our Pistachio Pesto Lasagna, the creamy Pistachio Mousse, and a preparation that works in both sweet and savory recipes, Pistachio Butter. If instead you’re looking for more Quick Appetizer Recipes, browse our collections of Must-Try Recipes for Drinks with Friends and Best Vegetarian Appetizer Recipes.

Now let’s put on our aprons and get the ingredients ready: today we’re making these tasty, flavorful Pistachio Cheese Balls in a flash.

 

Ingredients for 15 cheese balls

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Method

  1. To make the pistachio cheese balls, combine the gorgonzola, cut into small pieces, and the fresh goat cheese in a large bowl. Season with pepper and add a pinch of nutmeg, then mix well until you have a smooth cream.
  2. Shape the mixture into balls, then roll them in the chopped pistachios until completely coated. Let the pistachio cheese balls rest in the refrigerator for about two hours, and they’ll be ready to serve. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you like, you can enrich the mixture for the Pistachio Cheese Balls with thin strips of cooked ham, with speck or smoked pancetta, or with herbs such as sage or chives. And if you’d like a variety of flavors, simply roll some of the Cheese Balls in chopped pistachios, others in chopped hazelnuts, and others in chopped walnuts.

Tips

If you find that the mixture for the Pistachio Cheese Balls is too dry, you can add 1 tablespoon of milk.

Storage

Pistachio Cheese Balls can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

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