Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Log
Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Log is a delightful appetizer that combines creamy goat cheese, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans. This festive dish is a perfect centerpiece for any gathering, sure to impress your guests with its vibrant colors and rich flavors. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this goat cheese log will elevate your holiday parties, game nights, or casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh goat cheese
- 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Bring goat cheese to room temperature.
- Mix it up: In a bowl, blend goat cheese, cranberries, and honey until smooth.
- Shape it: Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and form into a log.
- Coat with pecans: Roll the log in chopped pecans until well-coated.
- Chill: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Serve: Slice into rounds and enjoy with crackers or bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute cranberries with dried cherries or apricots and use walnuts or pistachios instead of pecans. Drizzle additional honey on top before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.