Description
Celebrate the holiday season with a vibrant and flavorful Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log. This no-bake appetizer is perfect for any gathering, combining creamy cheese with tangy dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios. With just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s an ideal last-minute dish that will surely impress your guests. Whether served with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh veggies, this delightful cheese log adds a festive touch to your table and is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- ½ cup unsalted pistachios, chopped and toasted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until creamy.
- Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to firm up.
- On a plate, mix chopped cranberries and pistachios. Roll the chilled log in the mixture until fully coated.
- Place on a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy with crackers or sliced baguette.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg