Easy Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log
Delight your guests with this Easy Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log, a festive appetizer that combines creamy cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pistachios for a perfect balance of flavors. This visually stunning dish is incredibly simple to prepare and ideal for holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers. Impress your friends and family with a cheese log that looks elegant but takes minimal effort to make!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 48 minute
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for drizzling)
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients at room temperature.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries and chopped pistachios until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Wrap tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up and blend flavors.
- Unwrap the cheese log and drizzle with honey or maple syrup before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped jalapeños for heat or swapping pistachios with walnuts or pecans. Wet your hands while shaping the log to avoid sticking.