# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese Mixture
01 - 300 grams cream cheese, softened
02 - 150 grams fresh goat cheese (chèvre), softened
03 - 120 grams sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - 1½ tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - ½ teaspoon lemon zest
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Coating & Decoration
14 - 60 grams walnuts or pecans, finely chopped
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns (optional)
18 - Edible flowers, small rosemary sprigs, or fresh cranberries for garnish
19 - Crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetable sticks for serving
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, goat cheese, cheddar, butter, and sour cream until smooth and fluffy.
02 - Mix in chives, parsley, thyme, garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, lemon zest, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - Place the cheese mixture on plastic wrap and shape gently into a 25-centimeter log, smoothing the surface to mimic a yule log.
04 - Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
05 - On a clean surface, mix chopped nuts, parsley, and rosemary. Unwrap the chilled log and roll it evenly in the nut-herb mixture to coat all sides.
06 - Place log on serving platter and create bark-like texture with a fork. Adorn with pink peppercorns, edible flowers, rosemary sprigs, and cranberries for a festive look.
07 - Present with crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetable sticks for accompaniment.
