Description
A delightful appetizer that combines creamy goat cheese with crispy bacon, sweet cranberries, and earthiness from pecans, creating a perfect blend of savory and sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup chopped crispy cooked bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 cup arugula, for garnish
- Crackers or crostini, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened goat cheese and cream cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add honey to the cheese mixture and gently fold it in until fully incorporated.
- On a separate plate, mix together the chopped bacon, pecans, cranberries, and minced rosemary.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a log using plastic wrap to help mold it evenly.
- Roll the cheese log over the bacon, pecan, cranberry, and rosemary mixture until the log is well-coated on all sides.
- Place the coated cheese log on a serving platter. Arrange the arugula around the cheese log for garnish.
- Chill the cheese log in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Once chilled, serve the cheese log with your choice of crackers or crostini.
Notes
For the best taste and texture, serve the log at room temperature. Chill leftovers and consume within 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg