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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

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. + chilling

Makes

4 dozen

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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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

Directions

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

1 truffle: 65 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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