Goat Cheese Kisses

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Goat Cheese Kisses

 

3 tablespoons hazelnuts or pistachios (3/4 ounce), finely chopped

6 ounces creamy goat cheese

6 dried apricots or dried figs, each cut into quarters

 

 

 

Line a plate or small tray with wax paper. Place nuts in a shallow dish. Scoop a

heaping 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese and press a piece of dried apricot (or fig)

into the center. Wrap the cheese around the dried fruit to form a ball. Roll the

ball in the chopped nuts to create a crust; set on the plate or tray. Repeat

with remaining goat cheese, dried fruit and nuts.

 

Makes about 2 dozen pieces

ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

 

Source: EatingWell magazine, Fall 2003

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 03.28.07

 

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per piece: 28 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 3 mg

cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 26 mg sodium.

 

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

 

Each of these bite-size savory treats has a bit of dried fruit tucked inside for

a slightly sweet surprise. They make wonderful holiday gifts as well as elegant

little hors d'oeuvres.

 

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