Blue Cheese Log

Submitted by lorenlou

"From an old Bon Appetit cookbook..."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 cheese log

ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (neufchatel is fine)
• 4 ounces blue cheese, room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1 teaspoon poppy seed

directions

1. Combine softened cheeses, butter and brandy in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
2. Cut off a large piece of plastic wrap. Sprinkle the parsley and poppy seed on top of it.
3. Shape the cheese mixture into a log, and roll on top of the parsley/poppy seed mixture to coat completely, using the plastic wrap to help you roll.
4. Wrap the coated log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight for flavors to blend.
5. Garnish as desired and serve with crackers.