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.
