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Cranberry Pistachio Goat Cheese Log with Orange Honey

Cranberry pistachio goat cheese log pairs creamy, softened goat cheese with a finely chopped cranberry-pistachio coating. A drizzle of smooth orange honey adds citrus and sweetness to this chilled, no-bake appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling and standing 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 203
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the goat cheese log
  • 1 package (8 oz) plain goat cheese softened
For the coating
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup shelled pistachios finely chopped
For the orange honey
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 1 tsp orange zest finely grated
  • 1 tbsp orange juice

Method
 

Shape the goat cheese
  1. On a piece of plastic wrap, shape the softened goat cheese into a 6-inch log.
  2. Wrap the cheese tightly.
  3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, until firm enough to handle.
Coat the log
  1. On a plate, mix the chopped cranberries and pistachios.
  2. Unwrap the cheese.
  3. Roll the cheese in the cranberry-pistachio mixture, gently pressing the coating onto the surface.
Make the orange honey
  1. In a small bowl, stir together the honey, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
Serve
  1. Place the log on a serving plate.
  2. Drizzle with the orange honey.
  3. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For easier coating, chill the wrapped log until firm before rolling. Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free option, substitute a firm plant-based goat-style cheese.