Cheese log with pistachios
Votes: 1
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Nutritional value per serving:
Calories 232, total fat 20 G., saturated fats 9 G., proteins 6 G., carbohydrates 9 G., fiber 1 G., cholesterol 45 mg, sodium 208 mg, sugar 3 G.
Calories 232, total fat 20 G., saturated fats 9 G., proteins 6 G., carbohydrates 9 G., fiber 1 G., cholesterol 45 mg, sodium 208 mg, sugar 3 G.
Pistachios add texture and a delicious appearance to this light cheese log appetizer. The log itself is made with cream cheese, grated sharp cheddar, lemon zest, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Serve with crackers or mini baguette toasts.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 220 g of cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar
- 3/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Zest of half a lemon, finely grated
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cups roasted salted pistachios, finely chopped
- Crackers or sliced bread for serving
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, and a few grinds of black pepper until smooth.
- Line your work surface with a large piece of plastic wrap and spread the cheese mixture on top. Using the plastic wrap, shape it into a 15 cm long log. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
- Place the pistachios on a large plate. Unwrap the cheese log and roll it in the pistachios, coating it completely. Serve immediately or wrap in clean plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Author of the recipe - Patricia Heaton is an American actress, comedian, and producer.
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