Blueberry Goat Cheese Log Recipe
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Blueberry Goat Cheese Log Recipe
Description
The Blueberry Goat Cheese Log Recipe uniquely blends fresh blueberries with honey, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt to create a thickened sauce. This sauce is then gently combined with chilled goat cheese chunks to maintain a creamy, slightly clumpy texture. The mixture is chilled to help it firm up, forming a log shape with the help of plastic wrap. The result is a fresh, tangy, and mildly sweet spread that highlights the creamy mellow goat cheese accents distributed through the vibrant blueberry component.
Its chilled and spreadable texture makes it ideal for serving with crackers or fresh bread as an appetizer. This log can be prepared ahead and kept in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld and texture to stabilize. The balance of fruitiness from the blueberry sauce with the tang of goat cheese offers a nuanced taste experience.
Proper chilling and wrapping keep the log firm enough to slice while maintaining soft, creamy bites. Freezing is possible but may alter the cheese’s creaminess. Using fresh blueberries is recommended to achieve the best flavor and consistency.
Ingredients
- ½ cup blueberries fresh
- 2 tablespoons honey sugar, or pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 8 ounces goat cheese cut into 6 pieces, log
Instructions
- Make Blueberry Sauce: Add blueberries and honey, or other sweetener of choice, to a medium-sized bowl. Microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until blueberries begin to expand and a few burst. Mash berries using a slotted metal spoon or a potato masher until a thick sauce forms. Stir in lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Place the berry sauce in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture has cooled completely.
- Mix Goat Cheese: Cut the goat cheese into 6 pieces and stir into the blueberry sauce. Mix until JUST combined, it will be a little clumpy. You want some big chunks of goat cheese throughout. Return the mixture to the freezer for an additional 15 minutes, if needed, to firm up the mixture.
- Form into Log: Place 2 pieces of 15-inch long plastic wrap onto a flat surface to form a plus sign. Lay the bottom piece out vertically and the top piece out horizontally. Add the blueberry goat cheese mixture into the center of the horizontal piece of plastic wrap to form a log. (It’s OK if it’s not quite perfect yet!) Wrap goat cheese with the horizontal piece of plastic wrap, reinforcing the log shape as you do, and then again with the vertical piece of plastic wrap. Twist both ends to seal.
- Refrigerate the log for 2-4 hours, or freeze for 30-45 minutes until it becomes firm. Bring it back to room temperature before serving with crackers. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best flavor and texture in the sauce.
- Chill or lightly freeze the mixture between steps to aid in shaping the log.
- Make the blueberry sauce a day ahead to deepen the flavor, storing it chilled until use.
- Tightly wrap leftover cheese log and keep refrigerated for up to 4-5 days to maintain freshness.
- You can freeze the goat cheese log for up to 6 months but expect a crumblier texture upon thawing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 298IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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