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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Log Recipe

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  • Author: Hannah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cranberry Pecan Cheese Log is a festive and flavorful appetizer featuring creamy full-fat cream cheese blended with sharp cheddar, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans. Coated in more pecans and fresh chives, it’s perfect for serving with crackers at any party or gathering. With simple no-cook assembly and an optional resting time to firm up the cheese, this recipe is easy to make yet impressive on the table.

Ingredients

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Cheese Mix

  • 250g / 9oz full fat Cream Cheese
  • 100g / 3.5oz Mature/Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup / 4 tbsp finely diced Chives

Nut and Fruit Mix

  • 150g / 5.3oz Dried Cranberries, roughly diced
  • 125g / 4.4oz Pecans, roughly diced

Instructions

  1. Prepare nut and fruit mix: In a small mixing bowl, combine the roughly diced pecans, dried cranberries, and finely diced chives. This mixture will be used partially inside the cheese log and partially to coat the outside.
  2. Combine cheeses with half the nut mix: In a large mixing bowl, add the full-fat cream cheese and grated mature cheddar cheese. Using a spatula, fold in half of the pecan, cranberry, and chive mixture until well combined.
  3. Mould the cheese log: Place the cheese mixture onto a large sheet of cling film. Using the cling film, shape and tightly roll the mixture into a log form. The cling film helps the log hold its shape firmly. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the cheese log to firm up; this resting time is optional but recommended to improve texture.
  4. Coat the cheese log: When ready to serve, spread the reserved half of the pecan mix on a chopping board. Unwrap the cheese log and roll or pat it onto the remaining nut mixture until fully coated all around.
  5. Serve: Place the cranberry pecan cheese log on a serving board alongside a selection of crackers. Slice as desired and enjoy this flavorful and festive appetizer.

Notes

  • Can I use different nuts? – Absolutely! Walnuts or pistachios can be great substitutes for pecans, each providing a unique flavor and texture.
  • Can I use different cheese? – Cream cheese is essential for the smooth texture needed to form the log. You can add goat cheese for a different flavor, but avoid replacing cream cheese entirely.
  • Can I substitute the cranberries? – You can use other dried fruits that pair well with nuts such as dried apricots or cherries, but avoid fresh fruit as it will make the cheese log too wet and difficult to shape.
  • Inspiration – This recipe is inspired by the popular GimmeDelicious cranberry pecan cheese ball.
  • Calories – Nutrition values are calculated based on the whole log divided into 6 servings.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of cheese log
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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