Christmas Nut & Fruit Cheese Log 🎄🧀🌰
A festive, creamy, sweet-savory cheese log loaded with cranberries, apricots, and crunchy nuts—perfect for crackers or sliced baguette!
🧾 Ingredients
Cheese Log
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
¼ cup chopped dried apricots
¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Coating
¼ cup chopped pistachios
¼ cup chopped pecans or almonds
2 tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped
🥣 Instructions
- Mix the base:
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dried cranberries, apricots, pecans/walnuts, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated. - Shape the log:
Transfer the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Shape it into a log (or ball), wrap tightly, and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to firm up. - Prepare the coating:
On a plate, mix pistachios, pecans/almonds, and chopped cranberries. - Coat the log:
Unwrap the chilled cheese log and gently roll it in the nut–fruit mixture until fully covered. - Chill again:
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for clean slices and the best texture.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with crackers, pretzels, toasted baguette slices, or apple wedges.
Drizzle with a little extra honey for shine and sweetness.
Add fresh rosemary sprigs around it for a festive touch! 🌿✨