Pistachio-Coated Cheese Log
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 232
- Total Fat
- 20
- Saturated Fat
- 9
- Carbohydrates
- 9
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 6
- Cholesterol
- 45
- Sodium
- 208
- Total: 1 hr 15 min (includes chilling time)
- Active: 15 min
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
- Mix the cream cheese, Cheddar, Worcestershire, lemon zest, cayenne and a few grinds of pepper together in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a work surface and put the cheese mixture on top. Use the plastic wrap to form it into a 6-inch log. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Put the pistachios on a large plate. Unwrap the cheese log and roll it in the pistachios until it is fully coated. Serve immediately or rewrap in clean plastic and refrigerate up to 1 day.