The bright flavors of apricot, lemon, honey, and chèvre show off in a dress of pistachios in this delicious Gourmet Cheese Ball recipe.

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4 ounces chèvre (soft, fresh, goat cheese) at room temperature;

2 Tablespoons finely chopped apricots (2-3);

1 Tablespoon honey;

1 teaspoon lemon zest (1/2 lemon);

1/4 cup ground pistachios;

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In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese with the apricots, honey, lemon zest and 1/2 the pistachios.
Fold ingredients together until incorporated.
Spread a square of plastic wrap or waxed paper and sprinkle with pistachios.
Wrap and chill the cheese ball for 10-15 minutes.
Remove from refrigerator and shape ball with hands into round. Roll in remaining pistachios to coat.
Serve with sliced apples, pears, baguette, and garnish with blackberries.

*Traditional cream cheese can be used in place of the goat cheese if you prefer.