best easy unusual appetizers

Impress your guests with these easy, elegant Lavender-Honey Goat Cheese Truffles with Pistachio Crust! This is one of the best easy unusual appetizers and combines creamy goat cheese, a hint of floral lavender, and sweet honey, all coated in crunchy pistachios. These bite-sized truffles offer a surprising blend of flavors and textures, making them the perfect starter for any gathering, whether casual or gourmet.

Lavender-Honey Goat Cheese Truffles with Pistachio Crust

Delight guests with these simple yet sophisticated Lavender-Honey Goat Cheese Truffles with Pistachio Crust. Featuring creamy goat cheese, floral lavender, sweet honey, and a crunchy pistachio coating, these unique appetizers bring a touch of elegance and flavor to any table.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 20 truffles

Course: Appetizer

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 200g soft goat cheese, at room temperature
• 30g honey
• 2g dried culinary lavender buds
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 100g pistachios, finely chopped
• 20g dried cranberries, finely chopped

Method

 

1. In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, honey, lavender buds, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up slightly.
3. In a shallow dish, mix the finely chopped pistachios and cranberries.
4. After chilling, use a small ice cream scoop or spoon to portion out approximately 10g of the goat cheese mixture for each truffle.
5. Roll each portion into a ball using your hands. If the mixture becomes too soft, return it to the refrigerator for 10 minutes before continuing.
6. Roll each cheese ball in the pistachio-cranberry mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres well.
7. Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
8. To serve, arrange the truffles on a platter. For best flavor, let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before eating.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.