Herb-And-Garlic Goat Cheese Truffles

Yet another recipe I have gotten from my dear mom! She is the "Queen of Entertaining" and has sooo many recipes that taste incredible and are easy to make. I have stolen many a recipe from her, LOL, but isn't that what mom's are for? :D These little morsels are out of this world, and we serve them with fruit...strawberries, melon, grapes, etc. Cook time is chill time.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 24 truffles

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (6 ounce)  log mild creamy  goat cheese
• 1  teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon fresh chives, minced
• 1  tablespoon fresh basil, minced
• 2  teaspoons garlic (roasted is best if you have it)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
•  fruit

Directions

1. Beat the cream cheese, goat cheese and lemon juice with an electric mixer until smooth.
2. Stir in chives, basil, garlic, and black pepper.
3. Cover and chill for 2 hours or until firm.
4. Shape cheese mixture into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls.
5. Roll each ball in the pecans.
6. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
7. Serve with fruit.