Looking for an elegant, crowd-pleasing appetizer that takes minutes to prepare? This Cream Cheese, Cranberry & Pistachio Log created by Bibi Aysha brings together creamy savory spices, crunchy pistachios, tart cranberries, and a drizzle of hot honey. It is the ultimate sweet-and-savory cheese log recipe for your next gathering!
Ingredients
- 1× 240g plain cream cheese
- 2 tbsp spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp barbecue spice
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 handful pistachio slivers
- ¼ cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 2 tsp fig jam (or your preferred fruit jam)
- 2 tsp hot honey (for drizzling)
For the Hot Honey:
- 2 tsp honey
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- ¼ tsp paprika
Method
- Mix the Base: Add cream cheese, spring onions, barbecue spice, paprika, and dried thyme together into a mixing bowl and combine until smooth and well blended.
- Shape into a Log: Transfer the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap, then gently roll and shape it into a neat log.
- Roll in Toppings: On a flat plate or board, combine the chopped chives, dried cranberries, and pistachio slivers. Carefully roll the cream cheese log in the mixture until fully and evenly coated.
- Add the Jam: Place the log onto a serving dish and neatly spoon the fig jam along the top.
- Prepare & Drizzle Hot Honey: Mix the honey, chilli flakes, and paprika together in a small bowl, then drizzle generously over the top of the cheese log.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with toasted rye bread slices, gourmet crackers, or fresh baguette slices!
