Description
A festive and delicious Pineapple Cranberry Holiday Cheese Log that combines creamy cheese with sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- ½ cup pineapple tidbits, well drained + patted dry
- 2–3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt, if needed
- ½ cup pecan halves or large pieces (for topping)
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries (for topping)
- ½ cup pineapple tidbits (well drained, for topping)
- 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add chopped pecans, dried cranberries, pineapple tidbits, parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Gently fold until evenly combined — keep ingredients chunky.
- Transfer mixture onto plastic wrap. Shape into a tight, even log, wrap well, and refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) to firm up.
- Unwrap and place on a serving platter. Arrange pecan halves, extra cranberries, pineapple tidbits, and parsley on top and slightly down the sides.
- Keep chilled until serving. Pair with crackers, pretzels, crostini, or sliced apples.
Notes
- For a sweeter log, add more dried cranberries.
- Make sure to drain the pineapple tidbits well to avoid excess moisture.
- This cheese log can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg