Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese Balls with Blueberry Hot Honey Drizzle

Shopping list

• 8 ounces goat cheese — softened

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• 2 tablespoons cream cheese — softened

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• 1 tablespoon honey

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• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

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• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

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• 0.75 cup pistachios — finely chopped

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• 0.5 cup blueberry preserves

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• 2 tablespoons hot honey

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• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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• 2 tablespoons fresh blueberries — finely chopped

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• fresh thyme — for garnish

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Step by step

1. 1

   In a bowl, beat goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, lemon zest, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

2. 2

   Chill the mixture for 20– 30 minutes until firm enough to shape.

3. 3

   Roll the cheese mixture into small 1-inch balls.

4. 4

   Roll each ball in the finely chopped pistachios, gently pressing so the nuts adhere.

5. 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. 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.