Best 11 Cherry Cheese Logs Recipes

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Craving an indulgent and decadent treat? Look no further than the delightful Cherry Cheese Logs! These bite-sized morsels are a harmonious blend of creamy cheese, tangy cherries, and a crispy outer shell that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats with ease. From selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of rolling and coating, we'll provide you with all the essential tips and tricks to achieve perfect cherry cheese logs every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones utterly smitten.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY CHEESE LOG



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Cherry Cheese Log is a delicious holiday party appetizer made with cream cheese, maraschino cherries, and rolled in pecans.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 ounces maraschino cherries
24 ounces cream cheese (, 3 blocks (packages) softened)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 orange (, zested)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup pecans (, chopped )

Steps:

  • Drain the cherries, then rinse them very well.
  • Chop the cherries, rinse them again and dry them with a paper towel until the paper towel is not becoming red every time it touches them (the cherries must be very dry and well rinsed).
  • In your stand mixer (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat the cream cheese, sugar, orange zest, and ground ginger until well combined then barely fold in the cherries.
  • Scoop the cream cheese mixture onto a large 15x30 piece of plastic wrap.
  • Shape the cream cheese into a log like mixture then close the plastic wrap over it and twist the edges in opposite directions until you have a tight log shape.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove the cheese from the refrigerate and unroll from the plastic wrap then roll it in the pecan pieces until well coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 91 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THREE-CHEESE LOGS



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Chopped walnuts add a bit of crunch to creamy cheese logs that you can assemble in 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup crumbled Stilton cheese
1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
1 large apple, sliced
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and mustard until blended. Stir in Cheddar and Stilton cheeses, bell peppers and chives.
  • Divide cheese mixture in half. Shape each half into a log. Roll logs in walnuts. Wrap each log separately in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
  • Place cheese logs on serving platter. Serve with apple slices and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHILI CHEESE LOG



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This is a yummy dip for crackers! A friend brings this into work, and it's always a hit!

Provided by CHUBBYCHEEKS

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons salsa
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, salsa and chili seasoning mix. Mix until well combined, then shape it into a log or ball. Cover the prepared ball or log with chopped pecans, then with the cheese. Refrigerate the log until you are ready to serve it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 806.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHERRY CHEESE LOG RECIPE



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This rich and creamy cherry cheese log is infused with the fresh flavors of orange zest and ginger, then cored with a crunchy layer of pecan.

Provided by Bonnie Hernandez

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 oz maraschino cherries
24 oz (3 blocks) softened cream cheese
2 tbsp sugar
1 zested orange
½ tsp ground ginger
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Drain the cherries, then rinse them very well.
  • Chop the cherries, rinse them again, and dry them with a paper towel until the paper towel is not becoming red every time it touches them. (The cherries must be very dry and well rinsed).
  • In a stand mixer (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat the cream cheese, sugar, orange zest, and ground ginger until well combined, then barely fold in the cherries.
  • Scoop the cream cheese mixture onto a large 15x30-inch piece of plastic wrap.
  • Shape the cream cheese into a log-like mixture, then close the plastic wrap over it. Twist the edges in opposite directions to have a tight log shape.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove the cheese from the refrigerator and unroll from the plastic wrap, then roll it in the pecan pieces until well coated.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 8.39g, Cholesterol 31.18mg, Fat 12.71g, Fiber 0.91g, Protein 2.14g, SaturatedFat 5.73g, ServingSize 24.00, Sodium 103.97mg, Sugar 0.00, UnsaturatedFat 4.13g

CHERRY CHEESE LOGS



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Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer - cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water crackers and pears. -Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 logs (1-3/4 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Graham crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, orange juice and ginger until smooth. Fold in cherries. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Shape cheese mixture into two 7-in.-long logs; roll in pecans to coat evenly. Wrap logs; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

A TRIO OF CHEESE LOGS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings per cheese log

Number Of Ingredients 10

Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded pizza blend cheese
1/4 cup smoked paprika
2 cups shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
1/3 cup dried parsley
2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar
6 whole pecans plus 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the garlic and white pepper and mix until well combined. Divide the mixture into 3 even portions; return one portion to the mixer.
  • For the pizza cheese log: Add the pizza blend cheese to the cream cheese mixture and mix well until combined. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. (The mixture should be slightly sticky but thick enough to easily roll.) Put the smoked paprika on a shallow dish; roll the log in the paprika until completely coated. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Clean the mixer bowl and paddle.
  • For the Cheddar Jack and parsley cheese log: Put a second portion of the cream cheese mixture in the mixer bowl. Add the Cheddar Jack cheese and mix well. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. Put the dried parsley on a shallow dish and roll the cheese log in the parsley until completely coated. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Clean the mixer bowl and paddle.
  • For the sharp Cheddar pecan cheese log: Put the last portion of the cream cheese mixture in the mixer bowl and add the extra-sharp Cheddar. Mix well. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. Place the whole pecans down the length of the cheese log. Put the chopped pecans on a shallow dish, then roll the log in the pecans. Use your fingers to press the pecans more firmly into the cheese. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Unwrap the cheese logs and present on a large platter surrounded by plenty of crackers and cheese knives for easy self-service.

MAKE-AHEAD CHEESE LOGS



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Wrapped in coloured Saran Wrap, these make great holiday gifts! Plan ahead these need to chill for a minimum of 8 hours before serving, or they can be made and frozen up to 1 month in advance, Add in one finely chopped green onion also if desired, the pimento is optional but good to add in.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time 8h

Yield 2 logs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) package old cheddar cheese, shredded (use Cracker Barrel extra-sharp cheese if possible for this)
1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco sauce or cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped pimientos (to taste) (optional)
2 cups finely chopped walnuts (can use more if desired) or 2 cups pecans (can use more if desired)
1/4-1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together the first 7 ingredients until well blended.
  • Divide the mixture in half and shape into logs.
  • In a bowl mix together the nuts with the chopped parsley, then divide mixture evenly in half.
  • Roll each log into the nut/parsley mixture (can use more than 1 cup nuts if desired).
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 8-24 hours.
  • To freeze; chill the logs for 8-24 hours, then place in the freezer to freeze until firm, remove then wrap in plastic wrap then tightly in foil, place back into the freezer for up to 1 month.
  • Defrost overnight in fridge before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2160.1, Fat 197, SaturatedFat 80.9, Cholesterol 376.1, Sodium 1895.2, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 8.4, Protein 88.2

OH-SO-EASY CHEESE LOG



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Get the party started with our Oh-So-Easy Cheese Log appetizer! Our easy cheese log is creamy and fragrant with onion soup mix and rolled in nuts.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 1-1/2 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
1 pkt. (1 oz.) dry onion soup mix
2 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients.
  • Shape into log; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Unwrap log; roll in nuts. Firmly press nuts into log to secure.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

PECAN CHEESE LOGS



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Monterey Jack, Colby and cream cheese come together with seasonings to create these logs that everyone will enjoy. Roll them in toasty pecans for the perfect finishing touch. -Melissa Goff, Burkburnett, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 logs (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
Butter-flavored crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the shredded cheeses, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and Worcestershire sauce. Shape mixture into two logs, about 6 in. long. Roll in pecans, pressing down gently., Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SPICY MONTEREY JACK CHEESE LOGS



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A pair of these savory spreads makes a great holiday gift. I made these last Christmas as an appetizer before our big dinner, and I watched them disappear! You can make ahead and wrap each log in heavy-duty plastic wrap and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. From Christmas with Southern Living 2004, recipe submitted by Charles Flournoy of Dallas, TX. Prep time is cooking time.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Spreads

Time 25m

Yield 2 8-inch cheese logs, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (10 ounce) package extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
fresh parsley sprig

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, blend well. Stir in shredded cheeses. Divide cheese mixture in half, and shape each portion into an 8-inch log.
  • Combine pecans and chopped parsley, roll logs in nut mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours (I wrapped in wax paper). Let stand 1 hour before serving.
  • Serve with a variety of crackers. Garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 186, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 7.7

EASY CRANBERRY CHEESE LOG



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Studded with chopped dried cranberries and rolled in finely chopped almonds, this festive cheese log is an easy holiday appetizer anyone can make.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1 pkg. (1 oz.) dry vegetable soup mix
2 Tbsp. chopped dried cranberries
2 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2/3 cup finely chopped sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients until blended.
  • Shape into log; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Unwrap log; roll in nuts. Firmly press nuts into log to secure.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cheese: Use a cream cheese that is firm enough to hold its shape, such as Philadelphia or Tofutti sour cream cheese. Neufchatel or mascarpone can also be used, but they are softer and may need to be chilled before shaping.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent it from spreading too much. You can chill the dough for up to 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use a Sharp Knife: When cutting the logs, use a sharp knife to get clean, even slices. A dull knife will tear the dough and make it difficult to cut.
  • Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Garnish the logs with fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or dill for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Cherry cheese logs are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of cherry cheese logs that will be sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make appetizer, give cherry cheese logs a try!

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