Boursin-Cream Cheese Log with Cranberry Walnut Glaze
A delightful appetizer that combines the creamy goodness of Boursin and cream cheese with a sweet cranberry walnut glaze, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/3 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the Boursin cheese, cream cheese, parsley, cranberries, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to firm up.
- For the glaze, in a small bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, honey or maple syrup, walnuts, and balsamic vinegar (if using).
- Once the cheese log has set, unwrap it and place it on a serving platter.
- Spoon the cranberry glaze over the top.
- Serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
This cheese log can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week. It also freezes well for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese log, appetizer, party food, Boursin, cranberry glaze