Description
Delight your guests with a festive Cranberry, Pecan and Cheese Log, a no-bake appetizer that’s both elegant and simple to prepare. This creamy cheese log combines the rich flavors of cream cheese and goat cheese with sweet, tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans, creating a perfect balance of taste and texture. Serve it alongside an assortment of crackers or fresh fruit for a delightful presentation at any holiday gathering or casual get-together. The vibrant colors and delicious flavors will make this dish a staple for celebrations, leaving everyone impressed and asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth.
- Mix in honey, vanilla extract, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in chopped cranberries and half of the pecans until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Roll the chilled log in remaining pecans to coat thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg