AVOCADO GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES

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Give guests the VIP treatment with luxurious truffles you can make in your own kitchen. The goat cheese is mild, and red pepper heats up each bite just a bit. Crackers are the perfect accompaniment. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/4 cup fresh goat cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 green onion, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
3 medium ripe avocados, peeled
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, finely chopped
Pretzel sticks, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cheeses, garlic, lime zest, oil, chili powder and pepper flakes until blended. Stir in onion and cilantro. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm., With a small melon baller, scoop out avocado balls onto a baking sheet; sprinkle with lime juice. Shape 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture around each ball, then roll in pumpkin seeds. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with pretzel sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

mamun Miay
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I loved these truffles. The avocado flavor is subtle and it pairs perfectly with the goat cheese and truffle oil.


Afranalif Neso
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These truffles are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit with guests.


Sangita Gurung
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I made these truffles for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone raved about them.


Nasro Amazone
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These truffles are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they're made with healthy ingredients and they're gluten-free.


Abbas Bacha
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I've made these truffles several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Amiaya Lovell
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These truffles are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with guests.


attiq Khan
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I made these truffles for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Gilda Dechezeaux
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These truffles are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they're made with healthy ingredients.


Ugochinyere Okere
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I've made these truffles several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Nicholas Riley
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These truffles are a great way to use up leftover avocado. They're also a great make-ahead snack or appetizer.


waseem zahid waseem zahid
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I loved these truffles. The avocado flavor is subtle and it pairs perfectly with the goat cheese and truffle oil.


Chibuihe Johnson
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These truffles are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


digital smile
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I made these truffles for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone raved about them.


Willis Jones
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These truffles are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit with guests.


Hannah Blankenship
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I love that these truffles are made with healthy ingredients. They're a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Doffin Coffin
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These truffles are so easy to make, but they look and taste like they came from a fancy restaurant.


Sukanya Mohammed
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I was a bit skeptical about the avocado in these truffles, but I'm so glad I tried them. They add a creamy, rich flavor that's perfectly balanced by the goat cheese and truffle oil.


Ch Arslan RaNJha
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I've made these truffles several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect appetizer or snack.


Sardar Zain
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These avocado goat cheese truffles were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.