Avocado Goat Cheese Truffles

Name: Avocado Goat Cheese Truffles
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 dozen
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 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

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

4 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 45 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Roxanne Chan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jul. 05, 2023

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

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Avocado Goat Cheese Truffles

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Yield:4 dozen

Prep:45 min

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Ingredients

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

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Directions

1
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.

2
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.