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14th September 2015 a) 30 mins or less

NERGI® with Pecan and Goat’s Cheeseballs

Looks can be deceiving. Especially when it comes to the NERGI®fruit berry.

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While scanning over the vibrant array of fruit at the greengrocer I wouldn’t have given this fruit a second glance. Surely, with their deep green skins they must be as sour as vinegar! When they are soft to the touch, they are ripe and when you halve them they look like baby kiwis. Although it’s a berry fruit and not part of the kiwi family, there are some similarities in flavour. One marked difference between this berry and the kiwi is that the former isn’t nearly as acidic as the latter, which in my books makes it the more pleasant fruit.

Baby Kiwis

NERGI® is sustainably farmed, handpicked and there’s no need to peel them. A quick rinse under the tap will do. They can be enjoyed any time and anywhere but they are particularly ideal for kids’ lunch boxes and healthy snacking. Apparently, you can cook them too but for me, as with most fruit, NERGI® is best enjoyed in their prime simply on their own, unsullied by other flavours.

Crumbled goat cheese

On that note, here is another easy way to enjoy them – with cheese and nuts. In this case, goat’s cheese was used but blue cheese, albeit in smaller amounts, would work too. My 5 year old daughter loved preparing these little balls with me and skewering them with the fruit afterwards.

Whizz up the pecan nuts into little pieces that they resemble fine gravel. Finely chop a handful of chives and mix in with the nuts. If you’re wondering why the goat’s cheese has a slight grey tinge to it, I used goat’s cheese logs that had special ash rind and blended them coarsely. Roll little balls, about 3cm (just over 1 inch) in diameter, with the cheese and then dunk them in the nut mixture to cover.

Chopped Pecans & Chives

Rolling cheese in pecan crumbs

For an extra splash of colour, I alternated the kiwi berries with sweet piquanté peppers, which worked really well. Grapes can be used too with the cheese balls.

Nergi and goat cheeseballs

These canapés are excellent to serve at a cocktail party but whatever you do, don’t forget Aperol Spritz!

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Nergi, peppadew and goat's cheese

 

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Nergi with Pecan and Goat’s Cheeseballs

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Total 60 minutes

Servings 20

Author: Michelle Minnaar

These kiwi berries with goat’s cheese are perfect for cocktail parties.

Ingredients

  • 300g (10oz) goat’s cheese
  • 100g (3oz) pecan nuts, crushed
  • handful of chives, finely sliced
  • 10 Nergi/kiwiberries, halved

Instructions

  1. Mix the pecans and chives together and flatten out on a plate.
  2. Crumble the goat’s cheese.
  3. Roll the goat’s cheese into 3cm balls then cover them with the pecan mixture.
  4. Thread half a kiwi berry onto a cocktail stick, then add the cheese ball.
  5. Repeat the process until all ingredients are used up.

Recipe Notes

For added variety, use grapes or peppadews along with the kiwi berries.Nutritional values are for the cheese balls only. 

Courses Starter

Cuisine International

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 20g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73

% Daily Value

Total Fat 6.9g

11%

Saturated Fat 2.8g

14%

Sodium 71mg

3%

Total Carbohydrates 0.7g

0%

Dietary Fiber 0.6g

2%

Sugars 0.2g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Comments

  1. Renil M. George says

    9th October 2017 at 4:07 pm

    Aha goat’s cheese-ball. Yum yum.

    Reply
  2. Helen Craigs says

    22nd September 2015 at 9:39 pm

    Sticky barbeque mini sausages on sticks

    Reply
  3. Natalie Crossan says

    22nd September 2015 at 9:14 pm

    I like roll mops x

    Reply
  4. LEE HARDY says

    22nd September 2015 at 7:43 pm

    Cheese & pickle because its so simple.

    Reply
  5. sallyann johnston says

    22nd September 2015 at 7:36 pm

    I would say I like anything cheesy is my favourite x

    Reply
  6. Catherine Gregory says

    22nd September 2015 at 3:59 pm

    I love cream cheese and salmon, a classic mix

    Reply
  7. Catherine Gregory says

    22nd September 2015 at 3:59 pm

    I love cream cheese and salmon, a classic mix

    Reply
  8. Lyndsey Jones says

    22nd September 2015 at 3:41 pm

    I like a caramelised red onion and goats cheese tartlet

    Reply
  9. Lyndsey Jones says

    22nd September 2015 at 3:41 pm

    I like a caramelised red onion and goats cheese tartlet

    Reply
  10. Aaron Milne says

    22nd September 2015 at 2:47 pm

    Love Roll Mops

    Reply
  11. Keith Hunt says

    22nd September 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Smoked Salmon On Mustard-Chive And Dill Butter Toasts like we had in a posh hotel

    Reply
  12. Keith Hunt says

    22nd September 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Smoked Salmon On Mustard-Chive And Dill Butter Toasts like we had in a posh hotel

    Reply
  13. Barri Dhillon says

    22nd September 2015 at 11:31 am

    I would have to say that my favourite Canapé is Wasabi Shrimp With Avocado On Rice Cracker

    Reply
  14. Andrew Grange says

    22nd September 2015 at 9:11 am

    Mini Yorkshires, with pink beef and horseradish sauce.
    I love them, because they are sooooo delicious! Nom nom

    Reply
  15. Barbara Handley says

    22nd September 2015 at 9:10 am

    I like Mini jacket potatoes, topped with soured cream and chives

    Reply
  16. Sarah Parker says

    22nd September 2015 at 8:45 am

    smoked salmon bites

    Reply
  17. Sarah Parker says

    22nd September 2015 at 8:45 am

    smoked salmon bites

    Reply
  18. cat says

    22nd September 2015 at 8:04 am

    can’t resist smoked salmon blinis

    Reply
  19. Vickie Jackson says

    22nd September 2015 at 7:24 am

    It’s all about mini potatoes with cheese and bacon 🙂

    Reply
  20. Vickie Jackson says

    22nd September 2015 at 7:24 am

    It’s all about mini potatoes with cheese and bacon 🙂

    Reply
  21. Stephanie Whitehouse says

    22nd September 2015 at 6:58 am

    Sesame prawn toasts – they are just scrummy, and the perfect mix of textures

    Reply
  22. Martina Evans says

    22nd September 2015 at 4:32 am

    I also like olives and halloumi.

    Reply
  23. Martina Evans says

    22nd September 2015 at 4:32 am

    I also like olives and halloumi.

    Reply
  24. Trevor Linvell says

    22nd September 2015 at 1:46 am

    Anything with halloumi as its my favourite kind of cheese

    Reply
  25. Clare B. says

    21st September 2015 at 10:20 pm

    Anything with cheese, especially halloumi as I love the saltiness and texture.

    Reply
  26. Deborah Bird says

    21st September 2015 at 10:19 pm

    baked camembert and cranberry sauce x

    Reply
  27. Deborah Bird says

    21st September 2015 at 10:19 pm

    baked camembert and cranberry sauce x

    Reply
  28. Deborah Bird says

    21st September 2015 at 10:19 pm

    baked camembert and cranberry sauce x

    Reply
  29. Martina Evans says

    21st September 2015 at 9:22 pm

    Smoked Salmon blini! X

    Reply
  30. Helen says

    21st September 2015 at 8:39 pm

    cheese and pineapple

    Reply
  31. donna l jones says

    21st September 2015 at 6:42 pm

    smoked salmon blinis

    Reply
  32. Sheri Darby says

    21st September 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Mini samosas

    Reply
  33. Janine Atkin says

    21st September 2015 at 5:59 pm

    ive never eaten any!

    Reply
  34. Janine Atkin says

    21st September 2015 at 5:59 pm

    ive never eaten any!

    Reply
  35. Sue Dorking says

    21st September 2015 at 5:01 pm

    Goat’s cheese and tomato crostini , love these, easy to prepare but so delicious!

    Reply
  36. Caroline Bourne says

    21st September 2015 at 4:47 pm

    Smoked Salmon blini

    Reply
  37. Caroline Bourne says

    21st September 2015 at 4:47 pm

    Smoked Salmon blini

    Reply
  38. Kim M says

    21st September 2015 at 1:29 pm

    Love anything with smoked salmon

    Reply
  39. Victoria Prince says

    21st September 2015 at 10:50 am

    Smoked Salmon because I absolutely love it 🙂

    Reply
  40. Victoria Prince says

    21st September 2015 at 10:50 am

    Smoked Salmon because I absolutely love it 🙂

    Reply
  41. tasha hamilton says

    21st September 2015 at 10:20 am

    anything with goats cheese

    Reply
  42. Kristy Brown says

    21st September 2015 at 8:22 am

    I’m not sure what my favourite canape is – i do like mini mozarella and pesto bites though.

    Reply
  43. Angie Hoggett says

    20th September 2015 at 5:28 pm

    You can’t beat some retro cheese and pineapple on cocktail sticks when you want to bring back thise memories! I’m also subscribed

    Reply
  44. Angie Hoggett says

    20th September 2015 at 5:28 pm

    You can’t beat some retro cheese and pineapple on cocktail sticks when you want to bring back thise memories! I’m also subscribed

    Reply
  45. Jade Hewlett says

    20th September 2015 at 1:15 pm

    I don’t think I’ve tried a canapé but they look lovely

    Reply
  46. Maxine G says

    19th September 2015 at 9:11 am

    Cheese beignets – I love anything cheesy and these are so tasty, such a treat!

    Reply
  47. Mike Salisbury says

    19th September 2015 at 8:45 am

    Cheese and apricot, always reminds me of the first holiday with my wife …. happy days then and 20 years later 🙂

    Reply
  48. Ruth Harwood says

    18th September 2015 at 6:58 am

    Cheese with pickle x

    Reply
  49. Ashleigh Allan says

    17th September 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Mini goats cheese and carmelised onion tarts – I love goats cheese!

    Reply
  50. Denise Humfress says

    17th September 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Pineapple and cheese – still a child!

    Reply
  51. Charlene Price says

    17th September 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Salmon and cream cheese blinis

    Reply
  52. Darren Harrower says

    17th September 2015 at 3:08 pm

    goats cheese and caramelised onion swirls

    Reply
  53. Claire Davies says

    17th September 2015 at 10:41 am

    Smoked Mackerel, Horseradish and Beetroot Canapes.

    Reply
  54. C Kennedy says

    17th September 2015 at 10:35 am

    Baked camembert and cranberry sauce on little pieces of french baguette, yum!

    Reply
  55. C Kennedy says

    17th September 2015 at 10:35 am

    Baked camembert and cranberry sauce on little pieces of french baguette, yum!

    Reply
  56. Emily Knight says

    17th September 2015 at 8:31 am

    Fine Cheese Company’s gruyere and pistachio mini biscuits are great with a G&T!

    Reply
  57. Lizzy Cooper says

    15th September 2015 at 9:16 pm

    Im not sure as I havent tried them, but would like too 😀

    Reply
  58. kellyjo walters says

    15th September 2015 at 7:10 am

    usually olives and halloumi

    Reply
  59. Tracy K Nixon says

    15th September 2015 at 4:58 am

    I enjoy Mini jacket potatoes with a range of fillngs or dips, including my favourite, cheese and chives! I just think they are so cute and tasty!

    Reply
  60. Angela McDonald says

    14th September 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Sun-dried tomato and rosemary palmiers (Lorraine Pascale’s recipe!)

    Reply
  61. pete c says

    14th September 2015 at 8:49 pm

    cream cheese and salmon

    Reply
  62. pete c says

    14th September 2015 at 8:49 pm

    cream cheese and salmon

    Reply
  63. iain maciver says

    14th September 2015 at 7:45 pm

    salmon, cheese and pickle

    Reply
  64. Tracey Peach says

    14th September 2015 at 7:40 pm

    I don’t eat canapés but yours look delicious

    Reply

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