Description
A delightful cheese spread rolled into a log shape, covered with crunchy pistachios and sweet-tart cranberries. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 4 oz Goat Cheese, softened (or feta)
- 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup Pistachios, chopped
- 2 tbsp Honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Herbs (like rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese and goat cheese sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until soft and creamy.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, goat cheese, honey, and chopped herbs until smooth.
- Lay out plastic wrap and spoon the cheese mixture onto it. Shape it into a log, then roll it tightly.
- Place the log in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes to firm up.
- Once set, unwrap the log and roll it in the chopped cranberries and pistachios, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Place it on a serving platter and pair with your favorite crackers!
Notes
For a wow factor, garnish the platter with fresh herbs or edible flowers. Serve with crackers or slices of baguette.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg