Herb-Coated Cheese Log (Printable Version)

Creamy cheese blended with fresh herbs, paired with a crisp ring of assorted crackers for serving.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 4 oz goat cheese, softened
03 - ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
08 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Herb Coating

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

→ Serving

13 - 30–40 assorted crackers (gluten-free crackers optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, goat cheese, cheddar, chives, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and uniform.
02 - Scoop the cheese mixture onto plastic wrap and form into an 8-inch log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm.
03 - Combine parsley, dill, chives, and lemon zest in a shallow dish to create the herb coating.
04 - Unwrap the chilled cheese log and roll it gently in the herb mixture, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
05 - Place the herb-coated cheese log at the center of a serving platter and surround with crackers arranged in a ring. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed. For best texture, allow 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Creamy and tangy flavor
  • Perfect for entertaining or elegant appetizers
02 -
  • Use gluten-free crackers to keep this dish gluten-free
  • Roll cheese log in chopped nuts for added flavor
03 -
  • Chill the cheese log well to make rolling easier.
  • Allow the cheese log to sit at room temperature before serving for best texture.
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