Goat Cheese Log with Apricots and Almonds
This Goat Cheese Log with Apricots and Almonds is a stunning yet simple appetizer perfect for any gathering. Creamy goat cheese is rolled in a crunchy, fruity herb coating, served over sweet apricot preserves, and finished with a drizzle of honey. Elegant, effortless, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 8 oz goat cheese or cream cheese
- ⅓ cup lightly salted almonds crushed
- 4 –5 dried apricots chopped
- 2 –3 tsp chopped parsley or basil
- ¼ –½ cup apricot preserves
- Honey for drizzling
- Crackers and sliced Granny Smith apple to serve
Instructions
- Let goat cheese soften at room temperature.
- Crush almonds and mix with chopped apricots and herbs.
- Roll goat cheese in the mixture to coat all sides.
- Spread preserves on serving platter, place cheese log on top.
- Drizzle with honey and serve with crackers and apples.
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Notes
- Substitute with cream cheese if preferred or for a milder flavor.
- Use pistachios or pecans instead of almonds for variation.
- Great make-ahead appetizer—wrap and refrigerate cheese log up to 2 days in advance.
- Serve with crostini, baguette slices, or pear slices for an elevated cheese board.