Cranberry-Pistachio Cheese Log
Elevate your gatherings with this stunning Cranberry-Pistachio Cheese Log, featuring a delightful blend of creamy cheese, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for holiday celebrations or casual get-togethers, this vibrant dish is sure to be a conversation starter. Easy to prepare and visually impressive, it promises to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 10 minute
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Allow cream cheese and butter to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and butter using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Fold in cranberries, pistachios, parsley, garlic powder, and lemon juice until well mixed.
- Lay plastic wrap on your countertop and spoon the mixture onto it; shape into a log by rolling tightly. Twist the ends like a candy wrapper to secure.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, roll in additional chopped pistachios for added crunch and slice into rounds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with different nuts such as walnuts or almonds for a unique flavor profile. Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme can be added for extra depth. This cheese log can be made up to two days in advance; just keep it wrapped tightly in the fridge.