Herb-Coated Cheese Log (Printable)

Creamy cheese blended with herbs, served alongside a crisp cracker ring for easy entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 4 oz goat cheese, softened
03 - ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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 options available)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, goat cheese, cheddar, chives, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and homogeneous.
02 - Transfer the mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Mold into an 8-inch log, wrap securely, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm.
03 - Combine parsley, dill, chives, and lemon zest in a shallow dish, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Unwrap the chilled cheese log and roll evenly in the herb mixture, pressing gently to adhere all sides.
05 - Place the herb-coated log on a serving platter and neatly arrange crackers in a ring surrounding it.
06 - Serve promptly or refrigerate until needed. For optimal flavor and texture, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Creamy and flavorful cheese blend
  • Easy to prepare and elegant presentation
02 -
  • Contains dairy so not suitable for vegan diets
  • Use gluten-free crackers to keep recipe gluten-free
03 -
  • Roll the cheese log in chopped nuts before the herb coating for added texture and flavor
  • Use a rubber spatula to mix cheeses evenly without overbeating
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