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Herbed Goat Cheese Roll

Last Updated: Jul 12, 2022 · Published: May 26, 2022 by Rhonda

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This tangy herbed goat cheese log is a delicious addition to any cheese platter.

Herb wrapped goat cheese on plate with crackers.
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  • Ingredients
  • Wrapping Goat Cheese
  • How to Serve Herbed Goat Cheese 
  • Favorite Riffs
  • Time Saver Tips
  • Saving Leftovers
  • Other favorite cheese appetizers
  • Common FAQ's about Herbed Goat Cheese
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Ingredients

So versatile, so simple, and SO delicious!

  • Goat cheese - Use a good quality goat cheese log. Two smaller logs or one larger log will both work!
  • Fresh herbs - We used parsley, basil, chives, and thyme leaves. Make this your own and use your favorite combination of herbs or all one herb.
Fresh herbs and goat cheese log for Herbed Goat Cheese Roll.

Wrapping Goat Cheese

The goat cheese needs to be tightly wrapped after it is rolled in the herbs. We don’t promote single use plastic, but this is one place a piece of plastic wrap is needed. After the goat cheese log is coated with the finely chopped fresh herbs, roll the herb coated log in plastic wrap. Wrap tight so the herbs stick to the cheese. Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Remove about 15 minutes before serving.

Parchment paper can be used, but we find you can get the plastic wrap tighter, which helps the herbs attach to the cheese better.

If you want to serve the goat cheese log right after rolling in the herbs, soften your cheese on the counter for 15-20 minutes before rolling in the herbs. 

Goat cheese log coated in fresh herbs and wrapped in plastic.

How to Serve Herbed Goat Cheese 

This savory goat cheese log is amazing on a cheese board with fresh veggies, crackers, or baguette slices. Serve on a platter by itself with a nice cheese knife and a basket of bread and crackers.

Favorite Riffs

We used chopped fresh parsley, thyme, basil, and chives on our herb goat cheese log, but use your favorite combination of herbs. Or use just one herb! Try lemon thyme, garlic, or lemon zest. Spice it up with some paprika, red pepper flakes, cayenne, or chipotle pepper. 

Rolling goat cheese log in fresh chopped herbs.

Time Saver Tips

We found that sometimes it took most of our time to separate the small herb leaves from the tough stems. To save time, select herbs that are easy to separate from the stems.

Saving Leftovers

The FDA recommends discarding any perishable food that has been out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

If you are within the FDA recommendations, this herb goat cheese log appetizer will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Leftovers are great mixed in with some hot vegetables or pasta like these Summer Vegetable Pasta or 30 Minute Chicken Caprese Pasta recipes for a creamy sauce.  Break the herbed goat cheese into pieces and add to a salad like this Easy Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad or 5 Minute Lemon Arugula Salad. 

Love easy cheese appetizers? Try these Marinated Mozzarella Balls!

Herbed goat cheese roll with baguette slices and crackers.

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Common FAQ's about Herbed Goat Cheese

What if I don't have fresh herbs?

We like fresh herbs for this recipe. They are lighter, brighter in both color and flavor, and milder in taste which makes a better presentation and texture. However, you can use dried herbs in a pinch, just don't use as much as their flavor is much stronger than fresh.

Do I coat the ends of the goat cheese log?

This is entirely up to you! We usually coat ours and then can serve it as one whole log or cut it in half (on a slant) and present it 'open' on the platter. The flavor is there already so it is just a question of how you want to present the herbed cheese.

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Herb coated goat cheese log with crackers.

Herbed Goat Cheese Roll


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  • Author: Rhonda
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10-20 pieces 1x
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Tangy goat cheese log rolled in fresh herbs is a delicious addition to your next cheese platter, appetizer table, or just enjoy it by yourself.


Ingredients

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  • 4 Tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh basil
  • 2 Tablespoon fresh chives
  • 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 8 ounce goat cheese log
  • crackers or sliced baguette

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the parsley, basil, chives, and thyme leaves and toss to mix well.
  2. Place combined minced fresh herbs on a plate.
  3. Roll goat cheese log in the herb mixture until completely coated. You can coat the ends or leave them as is.
  4. Wrap herb coated goat cheese log in plastic wrap and twist the ends. Make sure the cheese is wrapped tight! Gently squeeze or roll the log to help press the herbs into the goat cheese.
  5. Refrigerate up to 3 days. Remove 15-20 minutes before serving.
  6. Unwrap and with crackers or sliced baguette.

Notes

Goat Cheese. Use any size of goat cheese log and adjust your herbs accordingly. If your event is long, consider using smaller logs and replenishing them during the party.

Herbs. Make this your own with your favorite fresh herb combination or just one herb. Spice it up with some red pepper flakes, paprika, or cayenne pepper.

Leftover Herbed Cheese. If you are within the FDA guidelines and can save your herbed goat cheese, it is delicious with hot pasta like this Summer Vegetable Pasta, salads like this Easy Arugula Salad, or roasted veggies like this Broccoli with Garlic.

  • Prep Time: 9 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ½ ounce
  • Calories: 44
  • Sugar: 0.1 g
  • Sodium: 78.8 mg
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.5 mg

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