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PISTACHIO-COVERED CHEESE LOG



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

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g

PISTACHIO-COVERED CHEESE LOG



Pistachio-Covered Cheese Log image

From Everyday Food, published in the Dec. 2008 issue. This festive looking log is easy to make, although you will need to plan ahead of time because there is a chilling factor to keep in mind....Cooking time equals chilling time.

Provided by Marz7215

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Time 4h20m

Yield 1 cheese log, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
coarse salt and pepper
1 cup unsalted shelled pistachio, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Dijon and Worcestershire until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until slightly firm about 1-2 hours.
  • Meanwhile in a medium skillet toast pistachios over medium heat, stirring frequently until fragrant and golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a platter and let cool.
  • Transfer cheese mixture to a piece of waxed paper, using paper guide the to shape a log about 6 inches long. 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 a day). Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 201.1, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 9

PISTACHIO-COVERED CHEESE LOG



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Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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

PISTACHIO-COVERED CHEESE LOG



Pistachio-Covered Cheese Log image

How to make Pistachio-Covered Cheese Log

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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

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