Description
Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log is a festive and visually stunning appetizer that brings together the creamy richness of cheese with the sweet tartness of cranberries and the crunch of pistachios. This show-stopping dish is perfect for holiday gatherings, game nights, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create an irresistible cheese log that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz fresh goat cheese, softened
- 1 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1 cup roasted unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or thyme), chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth.
- Fold in chopped cranberries and fresh herbs.
- Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap to help mold it.
- Roll the log in finely chopped pistachios until fully coated.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Slice and serve with crackers or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 28g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg