Description
This Pineapple Cranberry Holiday Cheese Log is a festive, no-cook appetizer combining sweet pineapple, tart cranberries, creamy cheese, and savory spices. It’s make-ahead friendly, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for coating)
- Additional dried cranberries (optional, for coating)
Instructions
- Let cream cheese soften at room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Stir in pineapple, cranberries, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape mixture into a log on plastic wrap. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, unwrap and roll the cheese log in chopped nuts and/or extra cranberries, if using.
- Let sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes to soften slightly before serving.
- Serve with crackers, sliced bread, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to avoid a soggy texture.
- Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
- Use plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free version.
- Do not freeze — the texture changes when thawed.
- Let sit at room temp before serving to make spreading easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of log
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
