Description
This Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log is a stunning and easy appetizer that adds a festive flair to any holiday table or gathering. The rich, tangy blend of goat cheese and cream cheese is perfectly balanced with sweet cranberries, crunchy roasted pistachios, and fresh dill. It’s the kind of quick appetizer that feels gourmet without the stress—ideal for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner spreads, or healthy snack boards. Whether you’re creating a full charcuterie layout or just need a quick crowd-pleaser, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor and effortless style.
Ingredients
8 oz goat cheese
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Let the goat cheese and cream cheese sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes to soften.
2. In a medium bowl, blend the softened cheeses together until smooth. Add honey, salt, and pepper.
3. Fold in half of the cranberries, pistachios, and dill into the cheese mixture.
4. Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap and form into a log shape. Wrap tightly and chill for 1 hour.
5. Spread remaining cranberries, pistachios, and dill on a plate. Unwrap and roll the chilled log in the topping mixture.
6. Press gently to coat all sides and chill again if needed before serving.
7. Serve with crackers, crostini, or fresh fruit slices.
Notes
Letting the cheese soften first makes mixing easier and gives a smooth finish.
Chill the log well to hold shape and prevent the toppings from falling off.
Finely chopping cranberries and nuts makes rolling and slicing much neater.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg