Pistachio-Covered Cheese Log

Name: Pistachio-Covered Cheese Log
Ingredients: 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

6 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.