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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer Roll

    LAST UPDATED: November 18, 2019 • FIRST PUBLISHED: November 9, 2019 By Toni Dash 53 Comments

    Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer Roll

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    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.

    Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer roll

    ‘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 Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer ingredients

    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!

    Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer roll sliced on apple slice

    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.

    Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer - 2 rolls with crackers and fruit

    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).

    Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer Roll instruction steps collage

    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

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    Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer on black plate

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    Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer roll

    Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer

    This fast and easy appetizer features flavors perfect for holiday entertaining.
    5 from 40 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 (Makes one 3 1/2-inch by 1-inch diameter cheese log)
    Calories: 337kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

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

    Instructions

    • Allow goat cheese to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
    • Add cranberries, pecans and salt into a small bowl; stir to fully combine.
    • Lay a piece of plastic wrap or wax paper on a counter top (large enough to wrap fully around the goat cheese).
    • Place cranberries, pecans and salt on the plastic wrap in the center in a wide strip to allow rolling the goat cheese.
    • Roll goat cheese in the mixture to fully cover.
    • Wrap snugly, twist ends closed and refrigerate until serving.

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    Notes

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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1.7mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    Originally published: November 1, 2012

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Priya Maha says

      November 24, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      I so love how easy it is to make these cheese rolls. Perfect recipe! Thanks so much for sharing

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    2. Grace says

      November 24, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this easy appetizer. We served it at Thanksgiving and it was gone before I was back in the kitchen!! Will be serving it again at Christmas and doubling the recipe.

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