Description
Celebrate the holiday season with a delightful Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log that is sure to impress your guests! This quick and easy appetizer combines creamy cheese, tangy dried cranberries, and crunchy pistachios, making it a festive treat ideal for parties, family gatherings, or casual get-togethers.
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 cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until creamy.
- Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to firm up.
- On a plate, mix cranberries and pistachios. Roll the chilled log in this mixture until fully coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg