Irresistible Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log in 15 Minutes
A flavorful holiday appetizer with a creamy cheese base, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pistachios.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Crackers, crostini, or apple slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth.
- Fold in chopped cranberries, half the pistachios, parsley, and honey.
- Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- Roll the chilled log in remaining pistachios, cranberries, and parsley.
- Serve with crackers, crostini, or apple slices.
Notes
- For a tangier taste, use feta instead of goat cheese.
- Chilling ensures a firm texture for easy slicing.
- Make ahead for quick assembly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg