Avocado Goat Cheese Truffles

• 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

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
3. ; 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
4. . Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with pretzel sticks.

cream cheese, pepper, fresh goat cheese, garlic, lime zest, olive oil, chili powder, red pepper, green onion, fresh cilantro, avocados, lime juice, pumpkin seeds

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/avocado-goat-cheese-truffles/ (may not work)