Description
A flavorful and elegant Garlic Herb Cheese Log combining creamy goat cheese and cream cheese, rolled in a mixture of fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and crunchy pecans, perfect for serving as an appetizer or party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 1 (10 oz) log chèvre goat cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Herb and Nut Coating
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Finishing
- Olive oil, as needed for drizzling
Instructions
- Combine Cheeses: In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, goat cheese, and black pepper. Stir together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Shape and Chill: Using your hands, roll the cheese mixture into a log shape. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 20 minutes until it is slightly firm but not frozen solid.
- Prepare Herb Coating: In a shallow dish, combine the chopped chives, parsley, basil, oregano, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and chopped pecans. Stir well to mix all the coating ingredients evenly.
- Roll in Herb Coating: Line your counter with parchment paper and spread the herb coating mixture out into a square roughly the length of the cheese log. Place the chilled cheese log at one edge of the coating, then carefully roll it over the herbs and nuts, pressing gently so the coating sticks evenly to the log’s surface.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cheese log until ready to serve. Just before serving, drizzle with olive oil for added flavor and enjoy.
Notes
- Allow the cheese log to come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving for easier spreading and enhanced flavor.
- Use fresh herbs for the most vibrant taste; dried herbs will not give the same fresh impact.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred or for variation.
- The cheese log can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and frozen longer for up to a month; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetable sticks for a complete appetizer presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 log
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
