Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese Log
A delicious and festive cheese log coated with cranberries and walnuts, perfect for serving with crackers or baguette.
Ingredients
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- as needed assorted crackers or sliced baguette for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened goat cheese, honey, chopped rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface, and spoon the goat cheese mixture onto the center of the wrap. Using the wrap, shape the cheese mixture into a log by rolling it tightly, twisting the ends of the wrap to secure it.
- Refrigerate the log for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- While the cheese log is chilling, prepare the cranberry walnut coating. In a shallow dish, combine the chopped cranberries and finely chopped walnuts, mixing well.
- Once the cheese log is chilled, remove it from the plastic wrap and roll it in the cranberry walnut mixture, pressing gently to ensure it adheres evenly around the log.
- Place the coated log on a serving platter and allow it to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Serve the Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese Log with an assortment of crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
Allow the cheese log to sit at room temperature for enhanced flavors before serving.