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Festive cheese log

December 10, 2017
by Chelsea Winter
cheese log, chelsea winter cheese log, christmas cheese log, festive cheese log, xmas cheese log
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festive cheese log

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Festive cheese log

Cheese log – not the most flattering of names, but my take on this beloved classic (from the Christmas section in Scrumptious) wont put you wrong. People go nuts over this recipe, and it’s a really economical way to serve crackers and cheese for a crowd – which can otherwise be a costly exercise!

Prep time – 25 minutes plus 3 hours setting time
Serves 16

Ingredients

500g cream cheese
200g feta
1/3 cup pistachios
1/3 cup pecans
1/3 cup hazelnuts
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp horseradish
Zest of 1 lemon plus 1 tbsp juice
Big pinch chilli flakes
1 clove garlic, crushed
¼ tsp white pepper
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
½ cup dried apricots, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped chives
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Method

Preheat the oven to 180c regular bake.

Bring the cream cheese out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature.

Add the pistachios, pecans and hazelnuts to a small roasting dish and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant and turning golden. Chop to a coarse crumb (or use a food processor). Set aside.

Add the cream cheese, feta, mustard, horseradish, garlic, lemon zest and juice, chilli flakes and pepper to a mixing bowl (or a food processor) and beat with a wooden spoon to combine evenly. Stir through the cranberries, apricots, chives and parsley.

Lay a large piece of greaseproof paper on the bench and spoon the mixture out into a rough log. Fold the paper over and roll out into one or two logs – or to your desired shape and size. It might take a bit of re-rolling and shaping. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Scatter the chopped nuts on a clean tray. Roll  and press the cheese log in the mixture to coat evenly. Wrap in clingfilm and refrigerate until needed – up to a few days as long as it’s tightly sealed. (You can also freeze it for a couple of weeks, just make sure it’s well wrapped in glad wrap and tin foil).

To serve, arrange on a platter or board with crackers and let people tuck in.

 

 

12 Comments
  1. Sandie McI tosh December 10, 2017 at 2:56 am Reply
    Sounds good, must try it ?
  2. Shona Gower December 10, 2017 at 3:45 am Reply
    This sounds so delicious and no gluten ?
  3. Leanne Greer December 10, 2017 at 4:44 am Reply
    Yum!
  4. Angela December 23, 2017 at 2:39 am Reply
    I’ve just made this... OMG it’s good!
  5. Pauline Guy December 26, 2017 at 7:05 am Reply
    This is so easy to prepare and tastes divinely delicious. Think it will become my "go to" party plate from now on. Thank you Chelsea for another fabulous treat!
  6. Jenwen December 27, 2017 at 7:49 am Reply
    This is so incredibly tasty! Did anyone else forget the chili?
  7. Rose Agar December 28, 2017 at 10:15 pm Reply
    Daughter made this for Xmas night. It is divine!!!!
  8. Lynn Lacy-Hauck January 2, 2018 at 12:12 am Reply
    This was delicious! I accidentally added the chopped nuts to the mix but the result was still very popular. Great to keep in the fridge for impromptu guests or invites out. Will definitely make again.
  9. Kate Hannah January 2, 2018 at 4:21 am Reply
    Made this for family christmas - I was on nibbles - and it was fabulous! Makes a huge log and feeds a crowd, will definitely be making again.
  10. Rochelle Collins January 15, 2018 at 2:47 am Reply
    I made two of these for Christmas Day. Bloody brilliant recipe! Was a massive hit, thanks Chelsea!
  11. Renee Trenberth December 2, 2018 at 7:28 pm Reply
    This is AMAZING!! I don't know why I put off making this for so long Definitely a great way to feed a crowd for nibbles - FYI you will need a lot of crackers
  12. Arna Douglas December 22, 2018 at 3:24 am Reply
    Made this last year and my partners requested it again, soo yummy!!

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