Pistachio-Covered Cheese Log

By mynance

Pistachios give appealing texture and eye-catching color to our easy cheese-log appetizer.

Ingredients

• •1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
• •1 cup coarsely grated sharp white cheddar (4 ounces)
• •1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• •1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• •Coarse salt and ground pepper
• •1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
• •Crackers, for serving

Details

Preparation time 6mins
Cooking time 26mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, cheddar, Dijon, and Worcestershire until well combined; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until slightly firm, 1 to 2 hours.

2.Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, toast pistachios over medium, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool.

3.Transfer cheese mixture to a piece of waxed paper; using paper, shape into a 6-inch-long log. Cover with pistachios, pressing to adhere. Wrap log in a fresh piece of waxed paper; chill until firm, 1 to 2 hours (or up to 1 day). Serve with crackers.