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Herb and walnut cheese log

Name: Herb and walnut cheese log
Prep time: 155 min
Total time: 155 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 150g white castello cheese; 125g cream cheese; 2 tablespoons port, brandy or sherry; 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes; 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed soft herbs (such as parsley, chives and basil); 1/3 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts; Melba toast or crispbread, to serve

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Get the party started with this easy appetiser.

150g white castello cheese
125g cream cheese
2 tablespoons port, brandy or sherry
1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
1/2 cup finely chopped mixed soft herbs (such as parsley, chives and basil)
1/3 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
Melba toast or crispbread, to serve

Method

1.

Whiz cheeses and alcohol in a processor with salt and pepper until smooth. Mix chilli with herbs and nuts, then sprinkle on a 30cm piece of plastic wrap, leaving a 2cm border. Spoon cheese along one end of herbs. Lift wrap and roll cheese away from you into a log, pressing gently to coat well in herbs. Twist ends of wrap to seal, then chill for 1-2 hours. Serve with toasts.

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