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These savory appetizer cheese balls have been elevated with goat cheese (chevre) and prosciutto. The cranberries add just a hint of sweetness. Make them for friends and family, and they'll be sure to be a hit!
recipe credit: www.tasteofhome.com
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Category Appetizers & Snacks
Servings 4.5 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/3 cup stone ground mustard
  • 2 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 packages (11 ounces each) fresh goat cheese
  • 2 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme minced
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup pistachios
  • 1/2 lb thinly sliced prosciutto cut into 1 inch strips
  • oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl combine the cranberry sauce, mustard, honey, and cayenne. Set aside.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the goat cheese, cranberries, rosemary, and thyme. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on baking sheet.
  • Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, combine panko bread crumbs and pistashios.
  • Dip each ball into the eggs first, then bread crumb mixture. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around the ball and secure with an appetizer skewer.
  • In a deep pan or deep fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry the balls, a few at a time, for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.