Dried Fruit Goat Cheese Log

Name: Dried Fruit Goat Cheese Log
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 goat cheese logs, 4 ounces each; 1 cup dried apricots, chopped; 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 tablespoon Rosemary Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling; Crackers, crostini, toasted baguette slices, apple slices, or pear slices, for serving

February 16, 2021

Dried Fruit Goat Cheese Log made with Rosemary Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil from The Little Shop of Olive Oils

This Dried Fruit Goat Cheese Log is one of those simple appetizers that looks beautiful on a board but takes very little effort to pull together. Creamy goat cheese gets rolled in chopped dried apricots, dried cranberries, and fresh rosemary, then finished with a drizzle of Rosemary Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a savory, herbaceous touch.

The mix of tangy goat cheese, sweet dried fruit, and fresh rosemary makes this appetizer perfect for holidays, wine nights, cheese boards, brunch spreads, or last-minute entertaining. It is colorful, easy to prep ahead, and exactly the kind of “how did you make this?” recipe we love.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It is quick, easy, and beautiful on a cheese board.
Dried apricots and cranberries add sweet, colorful flavor.
Fresh rosemary gives the goat cheese a savory herbal note.
Rosemary Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil adds a flavorful finishing drizzle.
It can be made ahead and pulled from the fridge before serving.

Serving Ideas

Serve this dried fruit goat cheese log with crackers, crostini, toasted baguette slices, apple slices, pear slices, or your favorite charcuterie board pairings. It is especially nice with sparkling wine, crisp white wine, or a cozy holiday appetizer spread.

Shop the Flavor

This recipe features Rosemary Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a savory, herbaceous olive oil that pairs beautifully with cheese boards, roasted potatoes, chicken, lamb, vegetables, focaccia, and holiday appetizers.

Grab a bottle online or stop by The Little Shop of Olive Oils in Franklin, MA to add a fresh rosemary finish to your next appetizer board.

Dried Fruit Goat Cheese Log

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Calories

145

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

2 goat cheese logs, 4 ounces each
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon Rosemary Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling
Crackers, crostini, toasted baguette slices, apple slices, or pear slices, for serving

Directions

In a small bowl, toss the chopped dried apricots with 1/2 tablespoon of the fresh rosemary.
In a separate small bowl, toss the chopped dried cranberries with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of fresh rosemary.
Spread the chopped apricot mixture in a single layer on a piece of parchment paper.
Spread the chopped cranberry mixture in a single layer on a separate piece of parchment paper.
Roll one goat cheese log in the apricot mixture, pressing gently so the fruit sticks to the cheese.
Roll the second goat cheese log in the cranberry mixture, pressing gently so the fruit sticks to the cheese.
Wrap each goat cheese log and refrigerate until chilled and firm.
Remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.
Drizzle with Rosemary Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil just before serving.
Serve with crackers, crostini, toasted baguette slices, apple slices, or pear slices.