Description
A stunning and festive appetizer log made with creamy cheese, tart cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and a touch of honey perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to make ahead!
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 oz goat cheese, softened
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
1/2 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Crackers, bread slices, or fruit for serving
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, goat cheese, and honey until smooth and creamy.
2. Add half of the chopped cranberries and half of the pistachios; mix gently to combine.
3. Place the mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a log.
4. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
5. On a large plate, combine remaining cranberries, pistachios, orange zest, and cinnamon.
6. Unwrap the chilled log and roll it gently in the cranberry-pistachio mixture until fully coated.
7. Place on a serving platter and drizzle lightly with honey if desired.
8. Serve with crackers, bread, or sliced fruit.
Notes
Substitute goat cheese with feta for a tangier flavor.
Make ahead and refrigerate up to 3 days before serving.
For extra flair, add a sprinkle of sea salt or edible gold dust on top before serving!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cranberry pistachio cheese log, holiday appetizer, cream cheese log, festive cheese board, easy holiday recipe