Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log
This festive Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log is the perfect holiday appetizer, creamy, colorful, and crowd-pleasing. With tangy cream cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pistachios, it delivers the ideal balance of flavors and textures for any Christmas gathering.
Ingredients
Cheese Log Mixture
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Filling & Coating
- 1 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped, divided
- 1 cup roasted pistachios shelled and chopped, divided
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in half of the cranberries and pistachios until evenly mixed.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap on your counter. Scoop the mixture onto it and roll into a log shape.
- Spread the remaining cranberries and pistachios on a flat plate. Roll the log gently to coat all sides.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- You can prepare this up to 3 days in advance.
- Pistachios can be swapped with other chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts.