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Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Base
  • 8 ounces softened goat cheese ensure it's softened for easy mixing
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese substitute with flavored cream cheese if desired
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries frozen can be used if fresh aren't available
  • ½ cup shelled pistachios opt for shelled, roasted, and salted
Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme essential for flavor development
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary adjust quantity to personal preference
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger use sparingly
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust according to taste
  • to taste salt and pepper essential for enhancing overall flavors
  • 2 tablespoons honey a natural sweetness that contrasts beautifully with tart cranberries
Coating
  • ½ cup additional cranberries finely chopped for even coating
  • ½ cup additional pistachios finely chopped for even coating

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pulse the fresh cranberries and shelled pistachios in a food processor until finely chopped, about 15-20 seconds. Set aside half for coating.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend the goat cheese and cream cheese, then add half of the chopped mixture along with honey, thyme, rosemary, ginger, cinnamon, and salt and pepper. Mix until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Form the cheese mixture into a log using plastic wrap and freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Coat the log with the reserved chopped cranberries and pistachios by rolling it over the mixture.
  5. Wrap the coated cheese log again in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve at room temperature drizzled with honey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cheese log can be made several days in advance, perfect for holiday gatherings. Serve chilled or at room temperature and drizzle with honey just before serving for maximum flavor.

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