Name: Blue Cheese Log with Pistachio Dukkah and Honey
Total time: 3 h
Ingredients: 4 ounces (1 cup) soft, mild blue cheese; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 small garlic clove , minced; ½ teaspoon pepper; ⅓ cup dukkah; 2 tablespoons honey

Why This Recipe Works

We mixed up the cheese in the logs and matched each of their flavor profiles to one of our homemade sprinkling blends. The coating gives the log lively, interesting flavor that cuts through the richness of the cheese but also provides a textured contrast to the creaminess.

Before You Begin

We like to use our Pistachio Dukkah for this recipe.

Instructions

Process blue cheese, cream cheese, garlic, and pepper in food processor until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, about 1 minute.

Lay 18 by 11-inch sheet of plastic wrap on counter with long side parallel to counter edge. Transfer cheese mixture to center of plastic and shape into approximate 9-inch log with long side parallel to counter edge. Fold plastic over log and roll up. Pinch plastic at ends of log and roll on counter to form tight cylinder. Tuck ends of plastic underneath and freeze until completely firm, 1½ to 2 hours.

Unwrap cheese log and let sit until outside is slightly tacky to the touch, about 10 minutes. Spread dukkah into even layer on large plate and roll cheese log in dukkah to coat evenly, pressing gently to adhere. (Garnished cheese log can be tightly wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 2 days.) Transfer to serving platter and let sit at room temperature until softened, about 1 hour. Drizzle with honey and serve.