Description
This easy Cranberry Nut Cheese Log is a crowd-pleasing, simple and quick appetizer to make. It’s loaded with the most delicious blend of fresh chives, dried cranberries, pecans, pistachios and sharp cheddar cheese. The sweet, salty, savory combination is the perfect match to create a mouthwatering appetizer that everyone will want more of.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
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Instructions
1. Make the cranberry nut mixture. In a large bowl, add all ingredients EXCEPT the cream cheese. Stir to combine.
2. Pour half the cranberry nut mixture onto a chopping board, or piece of parchment paper. You will use this later to roll the cheese log into for the topping.
3. Add the softened cream cheese to the remaining half of cranberry nut mixture in the large bowl. Stir to combine.
4. Add the cream cheese mixture to a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap up, then roll into a log.
5. Freeze for 15 minutes, or place in refrigerator for 45 minutes to firm up the cream cheese mixture. You don’t want it to be too firm, though, as you want the cream cheese to still be soft enough for the toppings to stick to it.
6. Once firm, unwrap the cheese log and roll in the toppings.
7. You can serve immediately with crackers or wrap up the cheese tightly in plastic wrap. When ready to serve, allow the cheese log to sit out at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to soften.
Notes
Storing leftovers
If you have leftovers, wrap up the cheese log tightly in plastic wrap. Store in refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Softening the cream cheese
You can easily soften the cream cheese by unwrapping, and placing on a microwave safe plate or bowl. Zap in microwave for 15-20 seconds, or until the cream cheese is softened.
- Prep Time: 15
- Chill time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American