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Easy Garlic Herb Cheese Log with Pecan Coating

A creamy, no-bake garlic herb cheese log rolled in crunchy pecans, perfect for entertaining and holiday appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Base
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary crushed
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Coating
  • 1 cup pecans finely chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Plastic wrap
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Combine cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
  2. Mix in garlic, herbs, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape mixture into a log using plastic wrap.
  4. Chill for 1 hour until firm.
  5. Roll chilled log in chopped pecans, pressing gently.
  6. Rewrap and chill 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best made a day ahead for maximum flavor.