Cranberry-Pecan Goat Cheese Log: Festive, Tangy, 5-Minute Showstopper
Picture a snowy-white goat cheese cylinder rolled in ruby cranberry jewels and toasted pecan crunch—sweet, tart, creamy, nutty in every bite. This is the holiday appetizer that disappears first at Thanksgiving, Christmas potlucks, or any “bring something impressive” moment.
A few effortless cranks with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater deliver perfect pecan rubble and cheese fluff—uniform, safe, and party-ready. That’s the only tool you’ll touch.
🛒Ingredients (Serves 8–10 as an app)
10 oz goat cheese log (softened slightly)
½ cup dried cranberries (chopped)
½ cup pecans (toasted)
1 tbsp honey (optional, for subtle sweetness)
Crackers or sliced baguette for serving
👩🍳Step-by-Step: Cheese Log in 3 Cranks
1. Toast & Crush
Toast pecans until fragrant. Switch hand crank cheese grater to crushing blade → feed nuts → crank into coarse, golden rubble. Mix with chopped cranberries.
2. Shape the Log
Roll goat cheese into a tight cylinder (wet hands help). Chill briefly if too soft.
3. Coat & Chill
Spread nut-cranberry mix on parchment. Roll cheese log until fully coated. Drizzle with honey if desired. Wrap and refrigerate until firm.
4. Slice & Serve
Unwrap, slice into rounds, or let guests break off chunks. Pair with crackers—watch it vanish.
🔥Tips & Twists
Spicy Edge – Add crushed red pepper to coating.
Herb Boost – Mix in fresh thyme or rosemary.
Make-Ahead – Prep with Geedel up to 2 days early; stays fresh in fridge.
Vegan Swap – Cashew cheese + maple syrup.
Giftable – Wrap in parchment for hostess magic.
🌟Conclusion: The Appetizer Everyone Photographs
This Cranberry-Pecan Goat Cheese Log isn’t just an appetizer—it’s a festive masterpiece in miniature: creamy goat cheese that melts on the tongue, ruby cranberries bursting with tart-sweet pops, and toasted pecans delivering buttery crunch in every bite. One slice reveals a snow-white core hugged by jewel-toned coating—perfect for Instagram, irresistible at the table.With the cheese slicer, every nut is perfectly shattered, every coating flawless.
