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Mediterranean Olive Tapenade Cheese Log Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Description

A vibrant Mediterranean Olive Tapenade Cheese Log featuring a blend of creamy goat cheese, Kalamata and green olives, capers, and fresh herbs, coated with a flavorful olive tapenade. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or party snack served with toasted baguette slices or crackers.

Ingredients

Cheese Log

  • 11 oz. soft fresh goat cheese log (may substitute all or part with cream cheese)
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine Olives: In a medium bowl, add the Kalamata and green olives, and whisk to combine. Remove 3 spoons of this olive mixture to use for coating the cheese log later.
  2. Prepare Cheese Mixture: To the remaining olives, stir in the fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the goat cheese (or cream cheese) and mix until evenly combined.
  3. Shape and Chill: Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap and spoon the cheese mixture onto it. Shape the mixture into the form of a log, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze the cheese log for 20-30 minutes, just enough to firm it up but still soft enough for the coating to stick.
  4. Prepare Tapenade Coating: Line a countertop with a large piece of parchment paper. Add the reserved tapenade and stir to combine. Spread this mixture into a single-layer square slightly larger than the length of the cheese log.
  5. Coat Cheese Log: Place the chilled cheese log at the edge of the tapenade coating and gently roll it in the mixture, pressing the coating into the log until it is evenly covered.
  6. Refrigerate or Serve: You can either refrigerate the coated cheese log until you’re ready to serve, or serve immediately.
  7. Soften Before Serving: When ready to serve, remove the cheese log from the refrigerator about 15 minutes beforehand so it softens slightly. Drizzle with olive oil just before serving.
  8. Serve: Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.

Notes

  • Freezing the cheese log briefly helps it firm up for easier rolling and coating but avoid freezing too long to prevent it from becoming too hard.
  • You can substitute cream cheese for goat cheese partially or fully based on preference for creaminess or tanginess.
  • Chilling the coated log before serving allows flavors to meld and helps the tapenade stick better.
  • Remove the cheese log from the fridge ahead of time to let it soften for easier slicing.
  • Serving with toasted baguette slices or crackers adds a crunchy contrast to the creamy cheese log.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/mediterranean-olive-tapenade-cheese-log-recipe/