Goat Cheese Truffles

Prep: 20 min., Chill: 1 hr.

Yield: Makes 6 appetizer servings

Ingredients

• 4  ounces  cream cheese, softened
• 1  (4-oz.) container crumbled goat cheese
• 1/2  teaspoon  Worcestershire sauce
• 2  teaspoons  finely chopped onion
• 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
• 1/2  cup  toasted, chopped pecans
• Dried figs
• Dried apricots

Preparation

1. Beat first 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined. Cover tightly, and chill at least 1 hour or until firm (can chill up to 3 days).

2. Roll cheese mixture into 3/4-inch-round balls. Roll each ball in pecans. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve. If chilled, let stand 30 minutes before serving. Serve with dried figs and apricots.