Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log Recipe
This Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log Recipe combines cream cheese, cranberries, pistachios, honey, and herbs for a festive, easy appetizer that is perfect for holiday gatherings and entertaining.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c cranberries
- 1 c shelled pistachios
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Honey for serving
Instructions
Prepare the coating.
- Place the cranberries and pistachios in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the mixture is finely chopped into small pieces. Set aside.
Prepare the cheese mixture.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, honey, salt, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and thoroughly blended.
Shape the cheese log.
- Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a work surface. Transfer the cream cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Wrap tightly.
Chill the log.
- Place the wrapped cheese log in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm.
Coat the cheese log.
- Spread the cranberry and pistachio mixture in an even layer on a sheet of parchment paper. Remove the chilled cheese log from the plastic wrap and roll it in the cranberry-pistachio mixture, pressing gently until the exterior is fully coated and no cream cheese remains visible.
Serve.
- Transfer the coated cheese log to a serving plate. Drizzle with honey if desired and serve with crackers.
Notes
To make this Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log Recipe gluten free, ensure that the cream cheese, dried herbs, and honey are certified gluten free if cross-contamination is a concern. The main recipe ingredients are naturally gluten free, so the most important adjustment is serving it with gluten-free crackers, gluten-free crostini, or fresh apple and pear slices instead of traditional wheat-based crackers or bread.