Spiced Cheese Log Recipe
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Spiced Cheese Log Recipe
Description
This recipe uses a cheese log, such as goat or cream cheese shaped into a log, rolled evenly in a blend of coarsely or finely ground mixed peppers and seasoning. The spice combination typically includes black pepper, pink peppercorn, green or white pepper, salt, and optional red chili flakes, creating a textured and aromatic coating.
The peppery crust contrasts with the soft, creamy interior, providing a balance of spice and milky richness. Rolling the cheese log in the spice mixture by hand ensures the coating sticks well and evenly covers the surface.
Serve this cheese log at room temperature as an appetizer or snack, where the spices can fully express their flavor and the cream cheese remains soft and spreadable. It pairs well with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 oz Cheese Log *see Notes
- 1 Tablespoon black pepper see Notes½, ground
- 1 Teaspoon Pink Peppercorn
- 1 Teaspoon green pepper or White Pepper
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place black pepper, green or white pepper, pink pepper, salt, and crushed chili pepper in a bowl.
- Grind spices course or finely with a mortar and pestle or a kitchen machine. A coffee bean grinder can do that too.
- Spread ground mixed spices over a clean straight surface.
- Roll cheese log in the spices so that the½ cheese is completely covered with a coat of spices.
- Serve up room temperature.
Notes
- You can use either a goat cheese log or cream cheese log; shape cream cheese into a log by rolling it between cling film if needed.
- Ensure the cheese is not too sticky when rolling in spices for an even coat.
- Use at least two kinds of pepper in your spice mix to achieve a balanced flavor.
- The total quantity of mixed spices should be about 3 ½ teaspoons in total.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1log
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1017mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1468IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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