Pistachio-Covered Cheese Log

Name: Pistachio-Covered Cheese Log
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 1 cheese log, 8 serving(s)
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

Submitted by Marz7215

"From Everyday Food, published in the Dec. 2008 issue. This festive looking log is easy to make, although you will need to plan ahead of time because there is a chilling factor to keep in mind....Cooking time equals chilling time."

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Ready In:: 4hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 1 cheese log
Serves:: 8

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

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.
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.
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.