Pistachio-Coated Cheese Log Recipe

Level: Easy

Yield: 6 servings

Total time: 1 hr 15 min (includes chilling time)

Active time: 15 min

Nutritional analysis (per serving, 1 of 6): Calories 232; Total Fat 20 g; Saturated Fat 9 g; Carbohydrates 9 g; Dietary Fiber 1 g; Sugar 3 g; Protein 6 g; Cholesterol 45 mg; Sodium 208 mg.

Ingredients

One 8-ounce block cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Zest of 1/2 lemon, finely grated
Pinch of cayenne
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup roasted salted pistachios, finely chopped
Crackers or sliced bread, for serving

Directions

In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese, Cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, cayenne, and a few turns of black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Place a large sheet of plastic wrap on the counter and transfer the cheese mixture onto it. Shape the mixture into a 6-inch log using the plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
Spread the chopped pistachios on a large plate. Remove the cheese log from the plastic wrap and roll it in the pistachios until completely covered.
Serve immediately with crackers or sliced bread, or wrap in fresh plastic and refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving.