Herb-Coated Cheese Log (Printable View)

Creamy cheese blend coated in fresh herbs, served with an assorted cracker ring for gatherings.

# What You'll 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 Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, goat cheese, shredded cheddar, chives, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Spoon the mixture onto plastic wrap and form into an 8-inch log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
03 - In a shallow dish, combine parsley, dill, chives, and lemon zest, mixing evenly.
04 - Unwrap the chilled cheese log and roll it in the herb mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly on all sides.
05 - Place the herb-coated log on a serving platter and arrange assorted crackers in a circular pattern around it.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed. For optimal texture, allow the log to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Gluten-Free option available
02 -
  • Contains dairy ingredients so not suitable for lactose intolerant.
  • Use gluten-free crackers to keep recipe gluten-free.
03 -
  • Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing.
  • Chill the shaped log well to help it keep its shape when coating with herbs.
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