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Goat Cheese Appetizer Log with Rose and Sumac

March 21, 2019 By Sharon Garofalow 4 Comments

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A goat cheese appetizer log is the ultimate party food! And this one is pink and cute and girly and awesome. Plus, it tastes amazing! The edible dried rose petals and the sumac make this crazy tasty and totally addictive!

It’s one of my favorite quick and easy appetizers to serve for a girl’s nights or baby/ bridal showers. But you won’t want to share. It’s that tasty! Goat Cheese Appetizer Log with rose, sumac and pink peppercorns.

I only share things that I love and think you’ll like too. This post contains affiliate links which means if you purchase something through one of these links, I am compensated. This post was originally shared May 30, 2012.

I had the recipe for this pink and gold goat cheese appetizer set aside for over a year just waiting for the perfect occasion. This For Like, Ever themed bridal shower was it! I don’t generally match my food to my color scheme but this was just too perfect.

The pink color should not deter you from serving this at a manly tailgate or father’s day get together. Maybe skip the flower garnish on the plate, but this recipe is so delicious and interesting that everyone will like it.

How to Make this Rose and Sumac Goat Cheese Log

Goat cheese log appetizer on a plate with flowers next to it.

This recipe has freaking rose petals in it. I mean, it doesn’t get classier than that. I came across this recipe in a magazine and it was created by Laura Santinni. She also added gold flakes to her goat cheese log. EDIBLE GOLD! Crazy right?! It’s expensive so I just substituted these cute gold stars. But usually, I skip that part altogether.

Make sure to plan ahead when you make this recipe as these are not ingredients that you would find in your corner grocery store.

Ingredients

  • 2 TBSP dried, edible rose petals
  • 1 TBSP pink peppercorns
  • 2 tsp sumac
  • 2 tsp Maldon sea salt
  • 4 small 4 oz. goat cheese logs or 2 larger ones (like shown)
  • small pinch of gold (if using)
  • 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • sliced baguette or toasted crostini for serving

What is Sumac?

Sumac is a dried and powdered fruit of a flowering plant that is used in Middle Eastern cooking. It has a bit of a tart flavor with hints of citrus. It’s so good sprinkled on hummus or any dish that you want to brighten up. It’s great to use in place of sprinkled lemon and would be awesome on a salad. 

Ingredient Substitutions

You can’t make this without the rose petals. Well, I mean you can but it would taste totally different. Really, any way you serve a goat cheese log is going to be good. If you don’t have sumac, you can substitute some lemon zest and salt. And if you don’t have pink peppercorns, you can use any other peppercorns.

How Much Does This Appetizer Cost to Make?

The cost is about $30 to make so this isn’t on the cheaper side. I certainly wouldn’t pay that for an everyday appetizer but you will have spices leftover and can probably make it 4-6 more times. The prices for goat cheese varies so you just need to check around. 

Where Can I buy These Ingredients?

  • Check your local grocery stores, especially local international markets. I’m always surprised where I see sumac.
  • Look to see if you have a spice store near you or can buy them online. Savory Spice Shop is my favorite. 
  • Buy them from Amazon: dried edible rose petals, sumac, pink peppercorns, sea salt
  • I find the best prices on goat cheese at Trader Joes and Costco

 If you’re interested in making this recipe, keep your eyes out when you visit different stores, to see what you can find. I rarely find everything in one place so I’ll pick these items up as I see them. We’re super lucky to have a spice shop that isn’t too far from us which means that I can buy everything in store and not have to pay for shipping.goat cheese log, rolled in rose petals and sumac on a plate with a cheese knife.

Instructions

  • If you have a spice mill, grind your rose petals and peppercorns
  • Mix rose petals, sumac and peppercorns together and spread on a plate
  • Roll the goat cheese in the spice mix to cover it until coated
  • Sprinkle with gold, if using
  • Drizzle with olive oil
  • Serve with lightly toasted crostini

Don’t grind the rose petals down to a powder. You want those to be about the size as shown in the photo. I don’t own a spice mill so I sometimes have to put the pink peppercorns into sandwich bags and beat the hell out of them. I say sandwich bags because the edges of whatever you’re trying to smash them with will inevitably tear the bag…

Printable Recipe for This Tasty Goat Cheese Appetizer Log

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Yield: 8

Rose and Sumac Goat Cheese Appetizer

Goat Cheese with roses and sumac

THIS IS MY FAVORITE APPETIZER! The rose petals and sumac make this totally unique and crazy delicious! 

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 TBSP dried rose petals , plus extra for garnish (I used edible flowers for garnish instead)
  • 1 TBSP pink peppercorns
  • 2 tsp sumac
  • 2 tsp Maldon sea salt
  • 4 small 4 oz goat cheese logs (or 2 bigger as seen above)
  • Small pinch of gold flakes, if using
  • 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Mill spices (reserve gold and sumac) in a coffee grinder. The pink peppercorns can be ground pretty fine, but the rose petals shouldn't be.
  2. Mix together the milled rose petals, sumac, pink peppercorn and sea salt.
  3. Spread on a plate and roll cheese until coated.
  4. Sprinkle with gold, if using.
  5. Drizzle logs with olive oil.
  6. Serve with lightly toasted crostini.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

8 Servings

Amount Per Serving Calories 176Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 26mgSodium 861mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 11g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizers

 

Serves 8 (but if you serve it with other things it can feed a lot more). Or you can eat it by yourself. Because that’s what I do.

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You HAVE to make this! It’s so good. I wanted to play up the girliness of the goat cheese appetizer log for the bridal shower, but it really does work perfectly for any type of party. I didn’t start liking goat cheese until a few years ago so I think it’s crazy that I love this so much but I do!

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Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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Comments

  1. Melissa C says

    June 4, 2012 at 8:59 am

    This is amazing and so pretty!

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  2. Lexy @ The Proper Pinwheel says

    June 1, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    Sharon – this is the prettiest cheese log I have EVER seen. I just love it! Shared in my roundup today. :)

    http://theproperpinwheel.com/2012/06/fresh-find-friday-37/

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    • Sharon Garofalow says

      June 2, 2012 at 7:46 am

      Thanks for sharing! Who knew cheese could be so easy on the eyes! :)

      Reply

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