Description
Creamy goat cheese, sweet pomegranate arils, and a hint of rosemary make this appetizer irresistible. Perfect for holiday parties or a simple weeknight treat.
Ingredients
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- 4 oz (113 g) fresh goat cheese
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp minced dried rosemary
- Pinch of sea salt
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) pomegranate arils
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese, cream, honey, rosemary, and salt with a fork until smooth.
- Using clean hands, form the mixture into a ball.
- Spread the pomegranate arils out on a plate.
- Gently roll the cheeseball in the pomegranate seeds to coat it on all sides.
- Add individual arils by hand to fill in any gaps, pressing gently so that they adhere.
- Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- If goat cheese is too firm, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing.
- For a richer flavor, use pomegranate molasses instead of honey (reduce amount to 1 teaspoon).
- Store leftover goat cheese ball in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 10