Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer Roll

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese appetizer is made with four ingredients in 15 minutes. Sweet, tangy, crunchy sliceable rolls that are a perfect party appetizer for easy holiday entertaining.

‘Tis the season of entertaining, parties, gatherings and large holiday meals.

Great party appetizer recipes are a necessity but no one has time to toil over creating them, especially if guests drop by at the last minute.

My very favorite holiday appetizer (that CAN be made all year long) is a sweet and savory Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese appetizer.

A creamy goat cheese appetizer that uses only 4 ingredients and just a few minutes to prepare!

What is Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer?

A sliceable roll perfect for serving with crackers or sliced fruit! It’s a great party appetizer.

It combines tangy, sweet, salty flavors with a nice soft and crunchy texture so all bases are covered.

Tangy goat cheese appetizer is quick and easy to make.

It only a few minutes to make!

This delicious appetizer needs to chill for the outer coating to stick to the goat cheese.

It’s a perfect make-ahead Thanksgiving appetizer or for entertaining.

Cranberry Goat Cheese Appetizer Ingredients

The recipe name gives away three of the four ingredients:

• Dried cranberries
• Pecans
• Goat cheese 
• Salt

That’s it!

PRO TIPS for Making this Goat Cheese Appetizer

Three things are key to making this easy appetizer recipe:

TIP #1

Make sure the goat cheese log is room temperature before rolling it in the cranberry pecan mixture.

This ensures the coating to stick well to the outside of the goat cheese.

TIP #2

Chop the dried cranberries and pecans into small pieces.

Smaller pieces adhere to the goat cheese better.

TIP #3

Once rolled and wrapped in wax paper, chill until firm, preferably overnight.

This allows everything to set and the coating to stay in place when serving!

What to Serve with this Goat Cheese Appetizer

The Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese appetizer will be sliced and served with:

• Crackers
• Flat bread
• Sliced fruits (apples and pears are great choices)
• Nuts

It’s the perfect on a larger cheese board or with various appetizers.

TIP: Goat cheese is a soft cheese so serving the goat cheese appetizer roll with a soft cheese knife as shown in the photos works well.

How Many Does this Party Appetizer Serve?

Typical goat cheese rolls are 4-ounces in size (about 3 1/2 inches long).

If this goat cheese appetizer is served with multiple appetizer, one roll can serve 2-4.

If only serving a few appetizers plan on one roll serving 2.

They are pretty addictive!

How to Make Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer – Step by Step

For a detailed printable recipe refer to the recipe card at the end of the blog post.

STEP 1: Allow goat cheese to sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes. Combine the chopped dried cranberries, pecans and salt in a small bowl (photo 1).

STEP 2: Place a piece of wax paper (large enough to wrap the goat cheese when done) on the counter.

Spread the cranberry-pecan mix on the wax paper amd place the goat cheese on top (photo 2).

STEP 3: Place a piece of wax paper (large enough to wrap the goat cheese when done) on the counter.

Spread the cranberry-pecan mix on the wax paper amd place the goat cheese on top (photo 2).

STEP 4: Roll the goat cheese applying light pressure on the mixture to coat (photo 3).

TIP: place the ends of the goat cheese roll in the mixture to coat before rolling the rest of the roll.

STEP 5: Wrap the wax paper around the rolled goat cheese, twisting the ends tightly closed (photo 4).

Chill fully before serving.

Recipes to Serve with Goat Cheese Appetizer

• Easy Roast Turkey
• Roast Duck
• Cornish Hens
• Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
• Au Gratin Potatoes
• Ginger Pear Pie
• Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake in Mason Jars

More Appetizer Recipes You’ll Love

• Cranberry Salsa
• Baked Brie with Cherry Preserves and Almonds
• Sweet Spiced Nuts
• Devils on Horseback
• Roasted red peppers
• Cowboy Caviar
• Savory Blue Cheese Cake
• Hot Artichoke Dip
• Candied Pecans

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Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer

This fast and easy appetizer features flavors perfect for holiday entertaining.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword cranberry goat cheese roll, cranberry pecan goat cheese roll, goat cheese appetizer

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 2 (Makes one 3 1/2-inch by 1-inch diameter cheese log)

Calories 337 kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

• 1 4-ounce log goat cheese
• ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries , finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons pecans , finely chopped
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Allow goat cheese to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.

2. Add cranberries, pecans and salt into a small bowl; stir to fully combine.

3. Lay a piece of plastic wrap or wax paper on a counter top (large enough to wrap fully around the goat cheese).

4. Place cranberries, pecans and salt on the plastic wrap in the center in a wide strip to allow rolling the goat cheese.

5. Roll goat cheese in the mixture to fully cover.

6. Wrap snugly, twist ends closed and refrigerate until serving.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Note on servings: if serving with other appetizers the servings will be for 4.

Nutrition Facts

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 11g55%

Cholesterol 32mg11%

Sodium 261mg11%

Potassium 79mg2%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A 730IU15%

Calcium 110mg11%

Iron 1.7mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Originally published: November 1, 2012