Herb-and-Garlic Goat Cheese Truffles

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (6-ounce) log mild, creamy goat cheese
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1 to 2 teaspoons minced roasted garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
• Strawberry slices, melon wedges

Preparation

1. Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in chives and next 3 ingredients. Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm.
2. Shape cheese mixture into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls; roll evenly in pecans. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Serve with fruit.