Cranberry Goat Cheese Logs (Print)

Creamy goat cheese coated with cranberries and nuts, served with grapes and crackers for a colorful board.

# Components:

→ Cheese Logs

01 - 2 goat cheese logs (5.3 oz each)
02 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
03 - 1/3 cup pistachios or pecans, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

→ Board Accompaniments

05 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes
06 - 1/2 cup seedless green grapes
07 - 1/2 cup assorted crackers (gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1/2 cup toasted baguette slices
09 - 1/4 cup honey
10 - 1/4 cup roasted almonds or walnuts
11 - 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers
12 - 1/4 cup sliced radishes
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - In a shallow bowl, combine the finely chopped dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and parsley if using.
02 - Roll each goat cheese log in the cranberry-nut mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
03 - Place the coated goat cheese logs on a large serving board.
04 - Arrange grapes, crackers, toasted baguette slices, roasted nuts, cucumber slices, and radishes around the cheese logs on the board.
05 - Drizzle honey over the cheese logs or serve it on the side, then garnish the board with fresh rosemary sprigs.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to spread the goat cheese on crackers or bread with the accompaniments.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Festive and flavorful
  • Easy to prepare and visually stunning
02 -
  • For a nut-free version, omit nuts and use extra cranberries or pumpkin seeds
  • Swap honey for fig or apricot preserves for a different flavor profile
03 -
  • Use finely chopped nuts and cranberries for even coating
  • Chill cheese logs before coating to help the mixture stick better
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