Three types of cheese log

Votes: 2

Time: 1 hour 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 12

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 487, total fat 43 G., saturated fats 23 G., proteins 19 G., carbohydrates 7 G., fiber 2 G., cholesterol 121 mg, sodium 612 mg, sugar 3 G.

Three cheese logs surrounded by crackers are a vibrant appetizer for any party. The base is made with seasoned cream cheese. Mix in the suggested toppings to create three different flavors and roll in the corresponding toppings. Choose from pizza-flavored cheese logs, cheddar and parsley, or cheddar and pecan – no flavor will go unnoticed by your guests!

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Three 220g packages of cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
0.5 tsp ground white pepper
1.5 cups of grated pizza cheese mix
1/4 cup smoked paprika
2 cups grated Cheddar Jack cheese
1/3 cup dried parsley
2 cups grated sharp cheddar
6 whole pecan halves + 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Crackers for serving

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the garlic and white pepper and beat well. Divide the mixture into 3 equal portions; return one portion to the mixer bowl.
Pizza-flavored cheese log:

Add the pizza cheese to the cream cheese in a bowl and mix well. Turn out onto a work surface and shape into a log. The cheese mixture should be slightly sticky, but thick enough to easily shape. Sprinkle smoked paprika on a plate and roll the log in the paprika, coating completely. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour to set. Wash the mixer bowl and paddle.

Cheese Log with Cheddar and Parsley:

Place the second portion of cream cheese in the mixer bowl. Add the Cheddar Jack cheese and mix well. Place on a work surface and shape into a log. Sprinkle the dried parsley on a plate and roll the log in the parsley, coating it completely. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour to set. Wash the mixer bowl and paddle.
Cheese Log with Sharp Cheddar and Pecans:

Place the last portion of cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer and add the sharp cheddar. Mix well. Place the cheese log on a work surface and shape it into a log. Press the pecan halves down the length of the cheese log. Place the chopped pecans on a plate, then roll the log in the pecans, pressing them firmly to adhere. Wrap the cheese log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour to set.
Unwrap the cheese bars and place them on a large platter. Place crackers and knives nearby for spreading the cheese.