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Cranberry Goat Cheese

Cranberry Goat Cheese: A Creamy Festive Delight to Impress

Cranberry Goat Cheese is a creamy and festive appetizer made with goat cheese, cranberries, and nuts, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Log
  • 8 ounces Goat Cheese can swap for feta
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries or homemade cranberry sauce
  • ½ cup Crushed Pistachios can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Rosemary optional, can swap with thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Honey use maple syrup for vegan option

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Goat Cheese
  1. Remove the goat cheese from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped dried cranberries, crushed pistachios, and minced fresh rosemary.
  3. Scoop the softened goat cheese onto parchment paper and roll it into a log shape.
  4. Roll the cheese log in the cranberry and pistachio mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
  5. Transfer the cheese log to a serving platter and drizzle honey generously over the top.
  6. Serve with an assortment of crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cranberry Goat Cheese is easy to prepare and versatile, great for festive occasions.

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