Almond Crusted Chevre and Grape ‘Truffles’

(NC) – This is a deceptively simple make-ahead hors d’oeuvre or a great activity for an interactive party. It’s a substantial nibble – think traditional cheese platter with fruits and almonds – all in one bite!

Developed for the Almond Board of California by James Beard cookbook ‘Dish Entertains‘ award winner and party dish TV host Trish Magwood.

Almond Crusted Chevre and Grape 'Truffles'

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Prep Time20 minutes minutes

Total Time50 minutes minutes

Makes24

Ingredients

• 4 oz chevre crumbled, 125 g
• 2 oz cream cheese softened, 60 g
• 2 tbsp port 25 mL
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 20-24 grapes
• 1/2 cup almonds whole, toasted and finely chopped, 125 mL
• 1/4 cup chives finely chopped

Instructions

• In a bowl, mix together chevre and cream cheese with a fork. Add port and a pinch of salt and pepper; mix until smooth. Chill 30 minutes.
• Scoop 1 tbsp (15 mL) cheese mixture. Press grape into mixture. Using plastic wrap, cover grape with cheese and roll into little ball with grape inside. Remove plastic wrap. Continue making rest of truffles.
• Toast almonds stovetop in a dry fry pan until light brown in colour. Lay out on large cutting board to cool. Using large knife, finely chop almonds. (Alternatively, for ground almonds, use a grinder or food processor.)
• Spread almonds onto plate. Finely chop chives and combine with almonds. Roll Roll each truffle ball in almonds and coat evenly.
• Refrigerate, covered until serving.

Notes

Additional Nutritional Information:

Per Serving: Calories: Magnesium: 10 mg, Vitamin E: 0.4 mg*, * Total alpha tocopherol equivalents

Kitchen Notes:

These truffles can be made 2 days in advance - cover and refrigerate. Substitute halved pitted dates for grapes. Create a substantial salad with the truffles as the star - simple greens with a balsamic vinaigrette with additional grapes and almonds.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Total Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Calcium: 25mg

Nutrition Facts

Almond Crusted Chevre and Grape 'Truffles'

Amount per Serving

Calories

47

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

 

4

g

6

%

Saturated Fat

 

1.7

g

11

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.3

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1.5

g

Cholesterol

 

7

mg

2

%

Sodium

 

35

mg

2

%

Potassium

 

41

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

 

2

g

1

%

Fiber

 

0.3

g

1

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Calcium

 

25

mg

3

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.