Mini Pistachio Craisin Cheese Balls

• 3/4 cups Finely Chopped Craisins Or Cherries, Divided
• 6 ounces, weight Plain Goat Cheese
• 2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
• 1/2 cups Finely Chopped Pistachios

1. Add 1/4 cup of the chopped craisins to the goat cheese and cream cheese and mix in just until incorporated.
2. Combine the remaining Craisins and chopped pistachios in a shallow bowl.
3. If pistachios arent already salted, add a large pinch of salt to the mixture to taste if desired.
4. Divide cheese Craisin mixture into 16 evenly-sized balls.
5. Or just dollop a little of the cheese mixture into the chopped pistachio/craisin mixture and roll each ball until well covered.
6. Transfer to serving plate.
7. Put a pick into the center of each ball, if desired.
8. Refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 1 day).

craisins, cheese, weight cream cheese, pistachios

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/mini-pistachio-craisin-cheese-balls/ (may not work)