Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese Balls with Blueberry Hot Honey Drizzle
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- Not vegan: goat cheese → try vegan cheese
- Not dairy-free: goat cheese → try vegan cheese
- Not nut-free: pistachios → try toasted sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds for crunch)
- Not low-FODMAP: cream cheese → try lactose-free cream
- Not low-histamine: goat cheese
- Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: honey
- Not kidney-friendly: goat cheese
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
↳ Imported from Instagram
About this recipe
Tangy goat cheese balls rolled in crushed pistachios and drizzled with sweet-spicy blueberry honey, offering a creamy interior with crunchy coating. Served as an elegant appetiser or addition to salads and lunch…
Prep
25m
Cook
5m
Rest
30m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 30m
Ingredients
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8 ounces goat cheese — softened
2 tablespoons cream cheese — softened
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon zest
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.75 cup pistachios — finely chopped
0.5 cup blueberry preserves
2 tablespoons hot honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh blueberries — finely chopped
fresh thyme — for garnish
Instructions
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- 1
In a bowl, beat goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, lemon zest, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Chill the mixture for 20– until firm enough to shape.
- 3
Roll the cheese mixture into small 1-inch balls.
- 4
Roll each ball in the finely chopped pistachios, gently pressing so the nuts adhere.
- 5
Warm blueberry preserves, hot honey, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Stir in the chopped fresh blueberries.
- 6
Arrange the goat cheese balls on a serving platter and drizzle with the blueberry hot honey glaze. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve chilled or slightly softened.
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serves 12AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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Edit on 2026-08-23
Edited 8/23/2026, 2:48:13 PM
