Creamy Cranberry-Cherry and Pistachio Spread

Inspired by a layout in Martha Stewart’s Halloween 2024 issue, I made this appetizer off the cuff for a recent party, tailored to what I thought would taste good. Alter the proportions to achieve the perfect combination of tingly, creamy, tart, and sweet that you desire. 

Creamy Cranberry-Cherry and Pistachio Spread
Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients
1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped dried cherries
1/3 cup chopped pistachios
6 oz crème fraiche
6 oz goat cheese

Method
Mix crème fraiche and goat cheese together with a fork to soften, add fruit and blend. Spoon mixture into a ramekin, top with pistachios and serve with crackers alongside OR spread fruit mixture onto endive leaves and sprinkle with pistachios.