Pistachio and Pomegranate Cheese Log

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16 ounces cream cheese, softened

8 ounces shredded Italian 5-cheese blend 

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 

1 teaspoon lemon zest 

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 

2 cups pomegranate juice 

1/4 cup hot honey or (1/4 cup honey plus 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes) 

1/4 cup sugar 

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 

1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped 

1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 

Crackers, for serving