Herb-and-Nut Cream Cheese Log

By kscribner

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 12 servings, 2 Tbsp.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted PLANTERS Pecans, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• RITZ Crackers

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from kraftfoods.com

Preparation

Step 1

MIX cream cheese, Parmesan and 1/4 cup nuts.

SHAPE into 8-inch log. Roll in combined remaining nuts and parsley; press gently into log to secure.

SERVE with crackers.

Healthy Living

Save 30 calories and 4 grams of fat per serving by preparing with PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese and RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers.

How to Toast the Pecans

Spread nuts in single layer in shallow pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

How to Wrap for Gift-Giving

Place cheese log and small knife on decorative platter or cutting board. Wrap with colorful cellophane and ribbons. After serving the cheese log at the holiday party, the hostess will have a lovely gift to remember the occasion by!