This Pistachio and Cranberry Goat Cheese Log is a stunning appetizer to serve! Tangy goat cheese is rolled in crunchy pistachios and tart cranberries.
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Pistachio and Cranberry Goat Cheese Log
Crunchy pistachios and tart cranberries envelope a log of goat cheese in this delicious appetizer! Serve this creamy and tangy spread with crackers or toasted baguette. The perfect thing to serve on an appetizer spread. Read on to learn how to make this tasty recipe!
Making A Pistachio and Cranberry Goat Cheese Log
This appetizer couldn’t be easier to make. You’ll need the following ingredients to make this delicious goat cheese:
- 8 ounce log of goat cheese
- Shelled pistachios
- Dried cranberries
- Fresh herbs of your choice
How To Make A Pistachio and Cranberry Goat Cheese Log
- Combine shelled pistachios, dried cranberries, and fresh herbs on a plate. Evenly disperse the ingredients to ensure the goat cheese is covered evenly with all ingredients.
- Inwrap the goat cheese log, and roll in the ingredients on the plate. You may need to gently press some of the pistachisand cranberries to the goat cheese log to ensure they stick.
- Return to the refrigerator to firm it all up. About 30 minutes should do!
- Serve with crackers and toasted baguette!
Ways To Personalize This Goat Cheese Log
The options to personalize are endless in this scrumptious appetizer! Here are a few flavor and ingredient combinations that would be delicious to replace the pistachios, cranberries, and fresh herbs with:
- Walnuts, honey, dried blueberries
- Pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, pesto
- Pecans, apple butter, cinnamon
What To Serve With A Pistachio and Cranberry Goat Cheese Log
A collection of crunchy crackers and toasted and sliced baguette is the perfect thing to serve with this tasty goat cheese log. I particularly like crackers that are studded with seeds and dried fruit when I serve goat cheese.
Tools To Make This Appetizer
- A plate (a pie plate works nicely to contain the ingredients the goat cheese will be rolled in!)
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- A pretty platter to serve on
- A bowl or platter for crackers and baguette
- Serving cheese knife
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Pistachio and Cranberry Goat Cheese Log
Ingredients
- 8 oz goat cheese log
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 Tbsp dried herbs of choice such as rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Combine shelled pistachios, dried cranberries, and fresh herbs on a plate. Evenly disperse the ingredients to ensure the goat cheese is covered evenly with all ingredients.
- Inwrap the goat cheese log, and roll in the ingredients on the plate. You may need to gently press some of the pistachisand cranberries to the goat cheese log to ensure they stick.
- Return to the refrigerator to firm it all up. About 30 minutes should do!
- Serve with crackers and toasted baguette!