Name: Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 4-ounce log goat cheese; ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries (, finely chopped); 3 tablespoons pecans (, finely chopped); Pinch of salt

This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

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

Did you make it? Please RATE THE RECIPE below!

Please SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK , TWITTER , INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST !

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer roll

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.

Video

Notes

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

Nutrition

Originally published: November 1, 2012

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Appetizer Roll