Pomegranate Goat Cheese Log
Add a little holiday "spirit" to your usual cheese spread with my Drunken Goat Cheese Log! Creamy goat cheese, toasted pecans, and juicy vodka pomegranate arils!
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Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
Drunk Pomegranate Arils
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- vodka to cover
Drunken Goat Cheese Log
- 9 ounces plain goat cheese softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon rosemary fresh or dried (chopped)
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/3 cup pomegranate arils vodka-soaked
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans chopped
- 2/3 cup drunken pomegranate arils
Instructions
Make the Drunken Pomegranate Arils
- Remove your pomegranate arils from the pomegranate or buy them already removed.
- Place in a food storage container.
- Add enough vodka to cover.
- Seal and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- When ready to use, drain off the vodka (SAVE IT FOR A COCKTAIL) and dry the arils on a paper towel.
Make the Drunken Goat Cheese Log
- Mix together the goat cheese, cream cheese, rosemary, and salt.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of chopped toasted pecans and 1/3 cup of the drunken pomegranate arils.
- Shape into a log and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to or until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap and roll the goat cheese log in chopped pecans and drunken pomegranate arils.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or bagel chips.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 305mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g