New Year's Keto Orange Cranberry Cheese Bites Recipe

Gluten Free
Quick Easy
Snacks
Vegetarian
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New Year's Keto Orange Cranberry Cheese Bites
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Description

Delightfully simple to prepare, these goat cheese bites offer a symphony of flavors and textures in every mouthful. Requiring just a quarter of an hour to create, they can also be made a day in advance. Each bite is a creamy indulgence, featuring soft goat cheese complemented by bright orange notes, crunchy pecans, and a touch of chives that binds the flavors together.

The goat cheese offers a tangy and creamy foundation that is irresistible. If you prefer a milder taste, you can easily adjust the recipe by increasing the amount of cream cheese or substituting with feta cheese. The pecans introduce a delightful sweetness and caramel-like undertone, creating a perfect counterpoint to the salty cheese.

For alternative options, feel free to experiment with other nuts such as roasted almonds, walnuts, or pistachios. The recipe yields between 6 and 12 cheese bites, depending on the size of the scoop used. A smaller scoop ensures a perfect two-bite experience, while also simplifying the shaping and rolling process in the nut mixture.

These cheese bites are ideal as a standalone finger food or served with savory crackers. They also make a wonderful addition to a cheeseboard. These goat cheese bites are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and an excellent snack.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
15 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
235 Kcal

C
Carbs
5 g
Fi
Fiber
1 g
Sugar
2 g

P
Protein
6 g

C
Fats
22 g
Saturated Fats 13 g
Unsaturated Fats 7 g

Cholestrol 70 mg
Sodium 150 mg
Potassium 50 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Cream cheese
    Cream cheese
    1.25 cup
    2.
    Goat cheese
    Goat cheese
    0.5 cup
    3.
    Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    1 tbsp
    4.
    Cheddar cheese, natural
    Cheddar cheese, natural
    0.5 cup, grated
    5.
    Orange Peel Or Zest Raw
    Orange Peel Or Zest Raw
    1 tsp
    6.
    Sugar Free with Fiber Orange Marmalade
    Sugar Free with Fiber Orange Marmalade
    1 tbsp
    7.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.25 tsp
    8.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.13 tbsp
    9.
    Cranberries, dried (Craisins)
    Cranberries, dried (Craisins)
    2 tbsp
    10.
    Pecans, dry roasted, unsalted
    Pecans, dry roasted, unsalted
    0.5 cup, chopped
    11.
    Chives
    Chives
    2 tbsp, cut pieces

Instructions

    1.
    To a large bowl, add the cream cheese and goat cheese. Beat using a hand mixer until smooth. Add the lemon juice, orange zest, orange marmalade, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper
    2.
    Roughly chop the pecans and cranberries and add them to a shallow plate. Finely chop the chives and add them to the pecans and cranberries. Mix using a spoon.
    3.
    Using a cookie scoop, scoop out one round of cheese filling and toss in the cranberry/pecan mixture. Continue until all cheese bites have been rolled in the coating. Transfer them to a plate.
    4.
    Refrigerate the cheeseballs until ready to serve. You can enjoy these on their own or with Keto crackers.