Description
This Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log is a festive and flavorful appetizer that combines creamy cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pistachios. It’s quick to prepare, perfect for holiday gatherings, and can be made ahead with ease.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 oz goat cheese or mascarpone (optional)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon honey, plus more for drizzling
Instructions
1. Let cream cheese (and optional goat cheese or mascarpone) come to room temperature.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cheese until smooth and fluffy.
3. Fold in half the chopped pistachios, dried cranberries, 1 tablespoon parsley, and honey.
4. Shape the mixture into a log on plastic wrap. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Unwrap and roll the log in the remaining pistachios, cranberries, and parsley.
6. Drizzle lightly with honey before serving.
7. Serve with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh apple and pear slices.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer flavor and smoother texture.
Chill the cheese log well before serving to help it slice cleanly and hold shape.
Add the final coating right before serving to keep it vibrant and fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg