Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this creamy cranberry pistachio cheese log, a delightful appetizer that perfectly balances tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios with rich goat cheese. This vibrant cheese log is not only easy to prepare—taking just 10 minutes of prep time—but also makes an impressive centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Serve it alongside crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables for a versatile and delicious snack that will leave your guests raving. Whether it’s for a holiday feast or any casual gathering, this gourmet cheese spread is sure to elevate your appetizer table.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup shelled roasted salted pistachios
- 7–8 oz goat cheese (log or tub)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Seasonings: ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, dried thyme, dried rosemary, pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, chop cranberries and pistachios into small pieces. Reserve 1/2 cup of this mixture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the reserved mixture with goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, ginger, cinnamon, salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper; mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap and freeze for about 20-30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled log in the remaining cranberry-pistachio mixture to coat evenly.
- Chill until ready to serve and drizzle with honey before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variations, consider adding nutmeg or cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix. Customize your coating by experimenting with different nuts like almonds or walnuts.