Pomegranate Goat Cheese Log

Add a little holiday “spirit” to your usual cheese spread with my pomegranate goat cheese log. Creamy goat cheese, toasted pecans, and tangy spiked pomegranate arils!

Pomegranate Cheese Log

What do you do when you have too much cheese for a cheese ball? You CAN make two cheese balls OR you can combine them and make one glorious cheese log.

This is a great idea if you are going to a party that has a lot of guests attending and you don’t want to make two different dishes.

I am fanci-fying my cheese ball with fresh rosemary from a bush that I didn’t even know I had, some of my buttery toasted pecans, and juicy pomegranate arils.

I have even added a little “holiday spirit” to the pomegranate seeds. But this is totally optional!

Check out these marinated goat cheese balls that are delicious and make a beautiful and delicious hostess gift during the holidays!

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See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.

Ingredient Notes

• Cheese – You can use the plain or the honey flavored goat cheese. And I like to use the regular cream cheese. Substitute all goat cheese if you prefer.
• Pomegranate – Seed your own pomegranate or buy them arils already separated.
• Nuts – I like to use toasted pecans but you can also use almonds or pumpkin seeds.
• Fresh herbs – Rosemary is what I used for this recipe but you can also use fresh thyme.

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How To Make A Pomegranate Goat Cheese Log

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How To Seed A Pomegranate

I tried a few pomegranate de-seeding methods when I made this pomegranate gimlet and the “submerge in water and pick them off” works best for me.

The “hit the back of a pomegranate half with a wooden spoon until they all fall out” is less messy but it is SO time-consuming and I always end up hitting my hand in the process. You can buy the arils by themselves in the produce section, although be prepared to spend your entire paycheck on them.

Remove the arils from the vodka and dry them off so they don’t get too drunk and burst. When you remove the arils, don’t toss the vodka! Save it as you now have homemade flavored vodka for a cocktail that you can enjoy while you are rolling the cheese log. Or make a punch for a party.

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Storage

I wouldn’t roll it more than 4 hours in advance as the arils can start to pop and leak out the juice. Store any leftovers, tightly wrapped or in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.

I would not recommend it because the goat cheese can get grainy and the arils will pop.

Tapas Tips & Tricks

• Soak the pomegranate arils for up to 4 hours or overnight. Be sure to dry them as much as possible or they won’t stick to the goat cheese.
• Bring all the cheese to room temperature to make it easier to mix.

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What is your favorite cheese log or cheese ball to serve during the holidays? I hope your new answer is this Pomegranate Goat Cheese Log!

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