Note: I was sent samples of Spero Sunflower Cheese Products in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone.
It’s the time of year where having a few party appetizer recipes on hand can be very helpful, especially ones that you can create quickly and travels well, if needed.
I prefer to have some recipes that can fit different dietary needs, including an appetizer or two for dairy-free or vegan friends and family.
This recipe for Vegan Cranberry Goat Cheese Pistachio Truffles is made with Spero Alternative Goat Cheese. Spero, a plant-based company that offers sustainable and affordable cheese and egg alternatives, such as Spero’s Sunflower Cheese products. Spero has a bunch of yummy flavors of their cheese spreads, including The Goat, which is a smooth and tangy taste very similar to goat cheese.
Plus, this recipe is super simple and has just four ingredients!
Ingredients (makes 12 servings):
- 1/2 cup roasted sea salt pistachios
- about 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1 (6.5 oz) container Spero The Goat
- 1 baguette, sliced
Chop your pistachios and spread evenly on your cutting board.
Scoop out 1/2 tablespoon of the goat cheese.
Place a couple of dried cranberries on the goat cheese, pushing the dried cranberries into the center while rolling it into a ball in between your palms.
Roll the ball in your chopped pistachios and add to a serving plate. Repeat with the remaining ingredients until you have 12 balls.
Serve with the sliced baguette.
I love the texture of these, and the little pop of sweetness from the dried cranberries!
These maintain a soft texture, so they are great spread onto the baguette, or, if you prefer, you can add toothpicks and they can be little pop-able bites.
Be sure to check out all of Spero’s offerings, including their sunflower-based cream cheeses and cheese spreads!
Vegan Cranberry Goat Cheese Pistachio Truffles
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup roasted sea salt pistachios
- about 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1 6.5 oz container Spero The Goat
- 1 baguette sliced
Instructions
- Chop your pistachios and spread evenly on your cutting board.
- Scoop out 1/2 tablespoon of the goat cheese.
- Place a couple of dried cranberries on the goat cheese, pushing the dried cranberries into the center while rolling it into a ball in between your palms.
- Roll the ball in your chopped pistachios and add to a serving plate. Repeat with the remaining ingredients until you have 12 balls.
- Serve with the sliced baguette.
What do you think?