Description
An elegant and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a creamy goat cheese log coated with crunchy pecans, sweet dried cranberries, fresh parsley, and finished with a honey drizzle. Perfect for entertaining and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
8 ounce plain goat cheese log
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
4 tablespoons honey
Crackers for serving
Instructions
- Mix the chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and parsley together in a bowl. Spread this mixture evenly on a large cutting board or flat surface.
- Roll the goat cheese log in the pecan-cranberry-parsley mixture, pressing gently to coat all sides evenly. Press into any bare spots to ensure full coverage.
- Transfer the coated goat cheese log to a serving platter along with any remaining coating mixture.
- Drizzle the cheese log with honey and sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
- Serve at room temperature with crackers for spreading and dipping.
Notes
Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for different flavor.
Use dried cherries or apricots instead of cranberries for variation.
Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra aroma.
Try flavored goat cheese such as herb-infused or garlic for complexity.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze instead of honey for a tangier finish.
Store leftovers wrapped tightly in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
Make bite-sized balls coated in the mixture for individual servings.
Use mild crackers like water crackers or crostini for serving.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for holiday flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximate)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
