{"id":16849,"date":"2025-11-26T16:22:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=16849"},"modified":"2025-11-26T16:22:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:22:37","slug":"spicy-italian-walnut-cheese-logs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=16849","title":{"rendered":"SPICY ITALIAN WALNUT CHEESE LOGS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This spicy, nutty-cheese log with sun-dried tomatoes is a fantastic, tasty appetizer or dip, especially popular with those who love Italian cuisine! The log can be prepared well in advance and looks gorgeous at a party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the recipe for it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\uddc0 Spicy Italian Walnut Cheese Log with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
Ingredient Quantity Note
Cream cheese (plain) $200 \\text{ g}$ High fat, room temperature.
Ricotta (or soft goat cheese) $100 \\text{ g}$ Drained.
Parmesan (freshly grated) $50 \\text{ g}$ For the texture and flavor of the pasta.


Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil) $40 \\text{ g}$ Finely chopped, drained well.
Garlic $1 \\text{ clove}$ Crushed, or $\\frac{1}{2} \\text{ tsp}$ powder.
Italian seasoning blend $1 \\text{ tsp}$ (e.g. oregano, basil, rosemary)
Salt, Pepper To taste
Walnuts (coarsely chopped) $150 \\text{ g}$ For the coating.
Fresh basil $2 \\text{ tsp}$ Finely chopped, for the filling (optional).
\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Preparation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The Cheesy Base
    Mixing: In a medium bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese and ricotta (or goat cheese) with the Parmesan. Whisk until fluffy, making sure there are no lumps.
    Seasoning: Add the chopped, drained sun-dried tomatoes, crushed garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chopped basil (if using).


    Chill 1: Cover the cheese mixture and refrigerate for $30 \\text{ minutes}$. This will help the mixture become more pliable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Shaping
    Shaping: On a clean work surface (or foil), shape the cheese mixture into a log or cylinder of uniform thickness. The log should be about $15-20 \\text{ cm}$ long.
    Chill 2 (Important): Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least $2 \\text{ hours}$, ideally overnight. This will firm up the shape.

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  3. Coating and Serving
    Nut Preparation: Spread the coarsely chopped walnuts on a plate or cutting board.
    Coating: Take the cheese log out of the refrigerator, remove the foil, and immediately (while still cold) roll it in the coarsely chopped walnuts. Press the walnuts down to completely cover the log.
    Serving: Place the finished cheese log on a serving platter. Ideally, let it sit at room temperature for $15 \\text{ minutes}$ before serving, so that the cream inside can soften a bit and become more spreadable.
    Serve with toasted baguette slices, grissini, or crusty crackers!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What drink would you like to have with this appetizer? For example, a dry Italian white wine would be a perfect accompaniment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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