Delightful Pineapple Cranberry Holiday Cheese Log with Pepper Jelly

This Pineapple Cranberry Holiday Cheese Log with Pepper Jelly is a festive no-bake appetizer that combines creamy cheese, sweet fruit, and a zesty kick.

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Prep Time 30

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cheese Mix

8 ounces Cream Cheese Soften before mixing.
1 cup Pineapple (diced) Fresh is preferred.
1/2 cup Cranberries (dried) Substitute with raisins or chopped cherries.

For the Topping

1/2 cup Pepper Jelly Adjust spice levels as needed.
1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (optional) Pecans or walnuts work well.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
plastic wrap
serving platter

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Soften cream cheese in a mixing bowl for about 20 minutes at room temperature.
Blend in the diced pineapple and dried cranberries until evenly combined. Add half of the pepper jelly if desired.
Spoon the cheese mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Wrap tightly and chill for at least 2 hours.
Unwrap the cheese log and place it on a serving platter. Spoon the remaining pepper jelly over the top and sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
Slice into even rounds and serve with assorted crackers, fresh veggie sticks, or baguette slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the cheese log to chill for at least 2 hours, or refrigerate overnight for best flavor development. Experiment with ingredients for variations.

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