Pineapple Cranberry Holiday Cheese Log
A delightful and easy-to-make cheese log that blends the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the tartness of cranberries, perfect as a festive appetizer for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Coating
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, crushed pineapple, dried cranberries, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Shape the Log: Form the cheese mixture into a log shape and tightly wrap it with plastic wrap to maintain its form.
- Chill: Refrigerate the wrapped cheese log for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up completely.
- Coat with Pecans: Once the cheese log is firm, unwrap and roll it in the chopped pecans to coat evenly.
- Serve: Present the cheese log with your choice of crackers or fresh fruit for a festive and flavorful appetizer.
Notes
- This cheese log can be prepared a day in advance to enhance flavor development.
- Walnuts can be used as an alternative to pecans for the coating.
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