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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Log

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Log

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries finely chopped
  • 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped

Method
 

  1. Mix cream cheese, honey, orange zest, and salt until smooth.
  2. Shape mixture into a log using plastic wrap.
  3. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  4. Combine cranberries and pecans on a plate.
  5. Roll chilled log in coating until covered.
  6. Serve with crackers or fruit.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese only
  • Toast pecans for best flavor
  • Chill before coating
  • Add coating just before serving for best texture