Description
Elevate your next gathering with this stunning cranberry cheese log. This easy-to-make appetizer combines creamy cream cheese and sharp cheddar, enhanced by sweet dried cranberries and crunchy walnuts, all beautifully wrapped in a vibrant cranberry glaze. Perfect for parties or casual get-togethers, this dish will impress your guests and leave them asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools: mixing bowl, spatula, and plastic wrap.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sharp cheddar until smooth.
- Stir in dried cranberries, walnuts, and honey until evenly mixed.
- Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap; roll tightly into a log shape.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Before serving, unwrap and roll in fresh herbs for garnish. Slice and serve with crackers or fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (30g)
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg