Best Holiday Cherry Log Recipe 425 Recipes
CHERRY CHEESE LOGS
Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer - cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water crackers and pears. -Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2 logs (1-3/4 cups each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, orange juice and ginger until smooth. Fold in cherries. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Shape cheese mixture into two 7-in.-long logs; roll in pecans to coat evenly. Wrap logs; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHERRY CHEESE LOG
Cherry Cheese Log is a delicious holiday party appetizer made with cream cheese, maraschino cherries, and rolled in pecans.
Provided by Sabrina Snyder
Categories Appetizer
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain the cherries, then rinse them very well.
- Chop the cherries, rinse them again and dry them with a paper towel until the paper towel is not becoming red every time it touches them (the cherries must be very dry and well rinsed).
- In your stand mixer (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat the cream cheese, sugar, orange zest, and ground ginger until well combined then barely fold in the cherries.
- Scoop the cream cheese mixture onto a large 15x30 piece of plastic wrap.
- Shape the cream cheese into a log like mixture then close the plastic wrap over it and twist the edges in opposite directions until you have a tight log shape.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Remove the cheese from the refrigerate and unroll from the plastic wrap then roll it in the pecan pieces until well coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 91 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOLIDAY CHERRY LOG RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by carolync
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- What To Do: 1.In a bowl, combine all ingredients except confectioners' sugar; mix well. 2.Form mixture into 4 equal-size logs. 3.Place confectioners' sugar in a shallow dish and roll logs in sugar, coating completely. 4.Wrap each log in plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours, or until firm. 5.Slice just before serving.
CHERRY CHRISTMAS SLICES
Brilliant red and green candied cherries add extra sparkle to these delicious holiday delights. What I really like best is that this recipe's easy to mix up ahead of time. In fact, I've often made the dough in November and kept it in the freezer until I needed it in December! -Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 11 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Add flour; mix well. Stir in cherries and pecans. Chill 1 hour. , Shape dough into three 10-in.-long logs; wrap securely and place in a freezer bag. Freeze until ready to bake, or up to 2 months., To bake, cut frozen logs into 1/8-in. slices, and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° until edges are golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOLIDAY PECAN LOGS
Meet the Cook: For 50 years, I've turned to this beloved recipe to make candy to give away at Christmas. Of the many types I've tried, these pecan logs continue to be the most popular. I'm a registered nurse who managed to juggle my profession with raising our five children. Besides cooking and baking, my interests include sewing and putting together family photo albums. -Maxine Ruhl, Fort Scott, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 3-1/4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butter an 8-in. square pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Combine confectioners sugar and milk powder; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Stir in confectioners' sugar mixture, about a third at a time, until blended. , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Continue stirring until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Spread into prepared pan. Cool. , Cut candy into four strips; cut each strip in half. Shape each into a log; wrap in waxed paper and twist ends. Freeze or refrigerate until firm. , Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt caramels with milk, stirring often. Roll logs in caramel mixture, then in pecans. Wrap in waxed paper. Store at room temperature in airtight containers. Cut into slices with a serrated knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
EASY 3-STEP HOLIDAY CHERRY PIE
Make and share this Easy 3-Step Holiday Cherry Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Laniakea
Categories Pie
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place one ready-made pie crust in a pie pan.
- Pour in pie filling.
- Using remaining pie crust, cut holly-leaf shapes (or any shape you prefer) and decorate pie edge.
- Mix together beaten egg with water, brush on decorations.
- Bake at 425-degrees for 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
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