Description
This Mediterranean Olive Tapenade Cheese Log is a flavorful and elegant appetizer made with soft goat cheese, Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, and fresh herbs. Coated in a mixture of olives and feta cheese, it’s a creamy, savory treat that’s perfect for entertaining or as a delicious snack. Serve it with toasted baguette slices or crackers for a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- You can either refrigerate the coated cheese log until you’re ready to serve, or serve immediately.
- 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.
- Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.
Notes
- This cheese log can be prepared ahead of time and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of olives or capers to suit your taste preferences.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, you can use half cream cheese and half goat cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg