Goat Cheese Log with Rose and Sumac

Close up of a Rose Petal Goat Cheese Log Appetizer.

Goat Cheese Log with Rose and Sumac

THIS IS MY FAVORITE EASY APPETIZER! The rose petals and sumac make this Goat Cheese Log totally unique and crazy delicious! It's a great party snack recipe!

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 124kcal

Author Sharon Garofalow

Ingredients

2 TBSP dried rose petals plus extra for garnish (I used edible flowers for garnish instead)
1 TBSP pink peppercorns
2 tsp sumac
2 tsp Maldon sea salt
10.5 oz goat cheese log (or 2 small goat cheese logs)
Small pinch of gold flakes if using
4 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Grind dried rose petals and pink peppercorns in a spice mill. (Leave pieces, do not grind to a powder).
Mix together ground rose petals and pink peppercorn with the sumac and sea salt.
Spread on a plate and roll goat cheese log until coated.
Sprinkle with gold, if using.
Drizzle logs with olive oil.
Serve with lightly toasted crostini.

Notes

If you can't find a goat cheese log this size, you can use several smaller logs.
Keep the goat cheese log refrigerated as you prepare the spices. It will remain firm while you are coating it with herbs.
You can coat the goat cheese log ahead of time and store it in the fridge until serving. Let sit out at room temperature for about minutes before serving.
If serving at a party, consider using smaller goat cheese logs so that you can set one out early in the party and refresh with a second one later on.
If you aren’t a huge fan of goat cheese, you can cut it with some softened cream cheese. Just make sure they are both room temperature and blend them together before reforming back into a log.
To store a pre-made goat cheese log or leftovers, wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap then place in a plastic storage bag in the refrigerator for 3 days.

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