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Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log – Festive Holiday Appetizer First Image

Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log


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  • Author: Chef Jane
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and easy appetizer featuring cream cheese and goat cheese, rolled in cranberries and pistachios.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz goat cheese or feta, softened
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • ½ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp black pepper (optional)
  • Crackers or baguette slices, for serving

Instructions

  1. Mix Cheese: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, goat cheese, honey, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  2. Form Log: Shape cheese mixture into a log on a piece of parchment paper.
  3. Coat with Cranberries & Pistachios: Spread chopped cranberries and pistachios evenly over the log, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Chill: Wrap the log in parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
  5. Serve: Slice or serve whole with crackers or baguette slices.

Notes

  • For a sweeter flavor, add more honey.
  • Can be made a day in advance.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg