Description
This Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log is the ultimate holiday appetizer. Made with creamy goat cheese, tangy cranberries, and crunchy pistachios, this festive cheese log is easy to make and perfect for parties. Serve with crackers or crostini for a crowd-pleasing snack. Ideal for make-ahead entertaining, this cranberry cheese log is also gluten-free and full of flavor.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz goat cheese
⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped
⅓ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon orange zest
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a bowl, blend the cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth.
2. Mix in the honey, orange zest, and salt.
3. Place the cheese mixture on plastic wrap and form into a log. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Spread the chopped cranberries and pistachios on a plate. Roll the cheese log over the mixture to coat.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready. Let sit at room temp 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the cheese sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
This cheese log can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
Try swapping pistachios with pecans or walnuts for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx.)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg