Taste

Something to serve at your Christmas function!

Pistachio-Covered Cheese Log

Ingredients

• 250g cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup coarsely grated sharp  cheddar 
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
• Crackers, for serving

Method

1. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, cheddar, Dijon, and Worcestershire until well combined; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until slightly firm, 1 to 2 hours.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium pan, toast pistachios over medium, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool.
3. Transfer cheese mixture to a piece of waxed paper; using paper, shape into a 15cm long log. 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 1 day). Serve with crackers.