Name: Festive Cherry Cheese Log Recipes That Spark Joy in Minutes
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat for best taste and texture); 0.5 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped (not whole, to spread flavor evenly); 0.25 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional for crunch); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon, finely grated); 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste (about 1/8 teaspoon); Crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables for serving

Festive Cherry Cheese Log Recipes That Spark Joy in Minutes

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Make every holiday moment special with easy Festive Cherry Cheese Log recipes that bring joy and flavor in just minutes

Author: emma
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat for best taste and texture)

0.5 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped (not whole, to spread flavor evenly)

0.25 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional for crunch)

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon, finely grated)

0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

0.25 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste (about 1/8 teaspoon)

Crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables for serving

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Instructions

Start by placing the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.

Use a hand mixer or sturdy spoon to beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

Add the dried cherries, chopped nuts, parsley, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Mix everything until the ingredients are evenly distributed, scraping the bowl sides to get it all incorporated.

Place the cheese mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper.

Using the wrap, shape the mixture into a tight log about 8 inches long and 2 to 3 inches in diameter.

Wrap the log completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the shape to firm up.

Remove from fridge 10 minutes before serving to let it soften slightly for easier spreading.

Notes

This festive cherry cheese log brings a bright, tangy twist to a classic holiday appetizer that everyone loves, combining cream cheese with dried cherries and savory crackers or baguette.

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