Description
A delightful and festive cream cheese log featuring the perfect combination of tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in cranberries, pistachios, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Shape the mixture into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Unwrap the log, place it on a serving platter, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, adjust the amount of powdered sugar according to preference.
- Other nuts can be used instead of pistachios for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg