Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Pistachio-Covered Cheese Log 3.0 (433) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 8 Pistachios give appealing texture and eye-catching color to our easy cheese-log appetizer. Ingredients 1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup coarsely grated sharp white cheddar (4 ounces) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped Crackers, for serving Directions In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, cheddar, Dijon, and Worcestershire until well combined; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until slightly firm, 1 to 2 hours. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, toast pistachios over medium, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool. Transfer cheese mixture to a piece of waxed paper; using paper, shape into a 6-inch-long log. Cover with pistachios, pressing to adhere. Wrap log in a fresh piece of waxed paper; chill until firm, 1 to 2 hours (or up to 1 day). Serve with crackers. Rate it Print