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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Log

A delightful blend of creamy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors wrapped in a crunchy pecan coating, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it’s at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs (like parsley or chives), chopped Fresh herbs enhance flavor and appearance.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
Coating
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Chop finely for a nice crunchy coating.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients and place them in measuring cups.
  2. Soften your cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing.
Mixing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  2. Add the chopped cranberries and fresh herbs to the cheese mixture. Gently fold them in until evenly distributed.
Shaping
  1. Place a large piece of parchment paper on the counter. Spoon the cheese mixture onto the parchment and use your hands to shape it into a log.
  2. Wrap the parchment tightly around the cheese log.
Chilling
  1. Place the wrapped cheese log into the refrigerator for at least an hour to firm up.
Coating and Serving
  1. While the cheese log is chilling, chop the pecans finely.
  2. Once the cheese log is firm, unwrap it and roll it in the chopped pecans until fully coated.
  3. Arrange the cheese log on a serving platter with some extra dried cranberries around it for garnish, and enjoy!

Notes

For the best results, keep ingredients fresh, and avoid using cold cream cheese. This can be topped with walnuts instead of pecans or a pinch of cayenne for heat. Store wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to a month.