Whip up this sweet and savory Honey Blueberry Goat Cheese Log for your next party appetizer! This healthy goat cheese spread recipe is refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and an absolutely addicting snack.
Dreaming of a Blueberry Goat Cheese Log
Is it weird that I find myself daydreaming about food?
Anyone else out there have this problem, too?
A couple of weeks ago, a co-worker of my husband’s mentioned something to me about a blueberry goat cheese log she found at the grocery store.
As she described it to me, I literally began salivating.
Juicy blueberries… salty goat cheese… and perfectly sweet honey… all rolled into one incredible blueberry goat cheese log?
Unfortunately, I got a bit distracted while leaving my husband’s office and completely forgot to go to the grocery store his co-worker had mentioned.
But those dreams of that heavenly honey blueberry goat cheese spread would not leave my mind!
For days I thought about driving an hour just to go to that grocery store.
But then, it hit me.
Why not make my own version of that creamy and dreamy blueberry goat cheese?
Where Can You Buy Blueberry Goat Cheese?
Apparently, this invention of combining blueberries with goat cheese is not a new thing.
You can find a log of this blueberry goat cheese at Trader Joe’s, CostCo, or HEB (if you live in Texas!)
However, if you are daring enough to make your own blueberry goat cheese recipe at home, please proceed!
What Crackers Go with Blueberry Goat Cheese?
I am SO glad you asked!
Honestly, ever since discovering these almond flour crackers by Simple Mills I have been trying to find any and every excuse to eat them.
And this honey blueberry goat cheese log recipe is the PERFECT compliment!
The crackers hold up well to the sturdy goat cheese and they’re wonderfully salty.
Seriously a match made in heaven!
If you have a tough time finding those particular crackers, you can always try serving the log with gluten-free pretzels or any other plain, sea salt cracker.
How Can You Evolve this Blueberry Goat Cheese Recipe?
Always my favorite question! There are a few small substitutions you can try out in this recipe:
- You can use agave nectar or maple syrup in place of the honey.
- Lime juice substitutes well for the lemon juice.
- Feel free to experiment with strawberries or raspberries. (But remember to strain the seeds!)
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Ingredients
- 8 oz. goat cheese log cut into 6 pieces
- 1 cup blueberries fresh
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat add blueberries, honey, lemon juice, and salt.
- Saute for 4-5 minutes, or until blueberries begin to burst.
- Turn off heat and mash blueberries until a thick sauce forms. Add vanilla extract and stir.
- Let blueberries sit for at least 5 minutes and then add goat cheese pieces. Stir until just combined. (You want your mixture to still be thick and not too runny!)
- Take 2 pieces of 15-inch long plastic wrap and form a plus sign. Lay the bottom piece out vertically and the top piece out horizontally.
- Pour blueberry goat cheese onto the horizontal piece of plastic wrap to form a log. Wrap log with the horizontal piece of plastic wrap and then again with the vertical piece of plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until log becomes firm.
- Bring blueberry goat cheese log to room temperature before serving with sea salt crackers. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I made this for a social event and I was unable to use it. I was in a rush but did followed the instructions. Mine was too thin and just became a mess on the plate. However it was very tasty. I will have to think it through so it presents nicer. Perhaps the blueberry mixture needs to cool completely.
Debbie, definitely try letting the blueberry mixture cool so it isn’t so messy next time. That should do the trick!
This is the bomb. I have made it several times now.
My friends love it.
It’s a no fail recipe.
Thank you I love it .
Jennie
You’re so very welcome, Jennie. Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for your comment and rating!
Followed exactly. Had a similar problem to the person who said it came out like soup. I let the blueberries cool almost completely before mixing. It’s been in the fridge for about an hour and is still very very soft, doesnt look like it’s going to firm up (so I’ll probably thow it in some crepes or blintz instead of doing a dip). I probably overmixed, but I think the main problem was that there was just way too much blueberry sauce for the amount of cheese. I would probably only use a fraction next time or double (or more) the cheese. Also, I would cool the blueberries in the fridge for a while first. Then give the cheese a mix before adding the blueberries, spoon some blueberries on top of the cheese and fold it together lightly, then shape and refrigerate.
Thanks for your feedback! I’ll be sure to re-test this recipe soon to work out some of the kinks. Thank you for your suggestions 🙂
OMG this recipe is so delicious. I used slightly less vanilla.
I have made this three times now.
All my guest love it.
Thank you Jennie H
Yay, Jennie!! So so happy to hear you and your guests have enjoyed it so much. Thanks for your comment and rating 🙂
Do you think blackberries would be good? I have both blueberries and blackberries, just prefer blackberries. I am using homemade goat cheese, do you think that will make a difference? It tends to be softer than aged stuff you find in the stores (since by law it has to be aged for 60 days if unpasteurized). I really don’t want to risk messing up my hard work with the goat cheese haha
Great questions, Jessie! The blackberries have seeds so you will need to run them through a fine mesh strainer after making the sauce to remove them. As for the softer goat cheese, are you able to make a log from it when it’s chilled and it holds its shape? If so, then it should work just the same!
I have just found your blog and am love! I sometimes struggle to find interesting gluten free recipes and now I am pumped to found so many in one place! You are adorable and fun to watch too. Thanks!
Yay, Brandi! I’m so happy you found the website. And yes, ALL of the recipes are gluten-free and many are refined sugar and dairy-free, too! Thanks so much for your sweet comment 🙂
I have yet to meet a goat cheese I haven’t liked. Pretty sure I would love this one!
You and me both, Margaret 🙂
I tried this recipe and it was going well until the log-forming part. I ended up with a lake of blueberries and goat cheese rather than anything resembling a log. I just put it in the fridge hoping that it will firm up a little bit, but otherwise it seems like it will be delish! (even if it ends up becoming more of a blueberry/goat cheese dip in the end) Thanks for the recipe 🙂
The blueberries might have been a touch too warm still, Emma. Next time try waiting a few minutes before mixing in the goat cheese and then quickly pour out onto the plastic wrap. This will keep the consistency a bit thicker. Hope it turned out OK! Thanks for your feedback!
Absolutely love blueberries and goat cheese together!
Me too, Cate!!
Never tried feta with blueberries, but looks delicious. Goat cheese pairs well with almost all berries
The combo of goat cheese + berries is phenomenal! Let me know if you try it out 🙂