Ingredients
– 210 g cream cheese at room temperature
– 100 g pistachios (weight with shell, use 40 g without shell)
– 6 slices bacon
– 100 g dried cranberries
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 6 flour tortillas
– Olive oil for brushing
– Salt for sprinkling
– 210 g cream cheese as the foundation
– 100 g pistachios for crunch and sweetness
– 100 g dried cranberries for crunch and sweetness
– 6 flour tortillas brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt
Instructions
1-First, place the 6 slices of bacon on a plate, cover with another plate, and microwave for 2-4 minutes until crispy. Let it cool if needed, then chop finely to add that perfect crunch.
2-Next, peel and chop the pistachios and 100 g dried cranberries finely for a smooth texture that blends well.
3-In a bowl, mix the chopped bacon, pistachios, cranberries, and 2 tablespoons honey. Combine half of this mixture with the 210 g cream cheese for the base. Lay two layers of cling film, place the cream cheese mixture in the center, and shape it into a long log, sealing tightly with no air bubbles.
4-Shaping and Chilling: Freeze the cheese log for 1 hour to firm it up, which makes coating easier. Spread the remaining mixture on a clean surface and roll the frozen log over it to coat evenly. Trim the edges with a knife for a polished look, then wrap in cling film and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
5-Preparing the Tortilla Chips: Now, cut the 6 flour tortillas into triangles and brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 5-10 minutes until golden. These steps ensure a crunchy complement to your cheese log, ready in no time. For variations, try our external resource on how to make baked tortilla chips for more ideas.
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๐ฅ Finely chopping cranberries avoids chunky texture and creates a smooth, attractive coating.
๐ฏ Honey acts as both sweetener and adhesive to help toppings stick evenly.
โ๏ธ Freezing the cheese log before coating helps maintain shape and prevents breakage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Freezing time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, shaping, freezing, baking
