Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Log Recipe
This Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Log is a vibrant and flavorful appetizer combining creamy goat cheese with sweet roasted beets. Enhanced with honey and spices, and coated in a crunchy parsley and pistachio crust, it’s perfect for entertaining and pairs wonderfully with crackers or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings (approximate, depending on slice size) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- ½ cup roasted beets, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Coating
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup pistachios, chopped
Roasting
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting beets)
- Beets for roasting (amount not specified, approx. 2 medium beets to yield ½ cup grated)
Instructions
- Roast the Beets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the beets thoroughly, trim tops and roots as needed. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap each tightly in foil, and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool, then peel and finely grate the beets.
- Prepare the Goat Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened goat cheese with the grated roasted beets. Add 1 tablespoon honey, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. Mix until the mixture is smooth and uniformly pink.
- Shape the Log: Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap. Spoon the goat cheese mixture in the center and shape it into a 6-inch log using hands or a spatula. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, twist the ends, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Coat the Cheese Log: On a shallow plate, mix chopped parsley and pistachios. Remove the chilled cheese log from the plastic wrap and roll it in the parsley-pistachio mixture, pressing gently so that the coating adheres to all sides.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the coated log to a serving platter. Slice into rounds or serve whole with a cheese knife. Offer alongside crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetables like cucumber slices, carrot sticks, and celery. Pairs beautifully with white wine or sparkling rosé.
Notes
- Roasting the beets in foil helps retain moisture and intensifies their natural sweetness.
- Allowing the log to chill ensures easier slicing and helps flavors meld together.
- For a nut-free version, omit pistachios and increase parsley or use seeds like pumpkin seeds as coating.
- Make ahead and store wrapped in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
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