Description
A delightful and festive cheese log that combines creamy cheese, sweet-tart cranberries, and earthy pistachios, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup finely chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese with honey or maple syrup until creamy.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios. If using herbs, mix them in as well.
- Shape the mixture into a log using wax paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Once set, roll the log in additional chopped pistachios and cranberries.
- Serve with crackers, fresh fruits, or sliced baguettes.
Notes
Make sure to use softened cream cheese for easy mixing. Chilling is essential to hold the log’s shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Pistachio, Cheese Log, Appetizer, Holiday Recipe, Festive Food