Holiday Garlic Herb Cheese Log
This Holiday Garlic Herb Cheese Log combines goat cheese, cream cheese, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and pecans into an easy, elegant appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings and festive snack boards.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 10 oz log chèvre goat cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh oregano finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 c finely chopped pecans
- Olive oil as needed
Instructions
Prepare the cheese mixture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, goat cheese, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
Shape the cheese log.
- Using your hands, form the cheese mixture into a log shape. Wrap the log securely in plastic wrap.
Chill briefly.
- Place the wrapped cheese log in the freezer for 20 minutes, or until it is slightly firm but not frozen solid.
Prepare the herb coating.
- In a shallow dish, combine the chives, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and chopped pecans. Stir until evenly mixed.
Arrange the coating.
- Line a work surface with a sheet of parchment paper. Spread the herb mixture into a rectangle approximately the same length as the cheese log.
Coat the cheese log.
- Unwrap the chilled cheese log and place it at the edge of the herb mixture. Roll the cheese log in the coating, pressing gently so the herb mixture adheres evenly to the surface.
Chill until serving.
- Refrigerate the coated cheese log until ready to serve.
Finish and serve.
- Just before serving, drizzle lightly with olive oil, if desired.
Notes
This Holiday Garlic Herb Cheese Log is naturally gluten free as written, provided that all packaged ingredients, especially the goat cheese, cream cheese, and any serving accompaniments, are certified gluten free if needed for strict dietary requirements. The main adjustment is in how it is served: pair it with gluten-free crackers, gluten-free crostini, or fresh vegetables such as cucumber rounds, celery sticks, or bell pepper strips instead of traditional wheat-based crackers or bread.