Award Winning Rosemary Salt & Pepper Pecans

Our Wisconsin State Fair 2016 Best in Division and Blue Ribbon winner!

Rosemary Salt & Pepper Pecans are great out of the bag, tossed in salads, on ice cream or with cheese! Made with mammoth pecans, a bit of sugar and our rosemary seasoning mix, our all natural snack will become a favorite!

One of our go-to recipes is this Rosemary Salt & Pepper Pecan Goat Cheese Log. Whether you are entertaining or if you are invited somewhere, this recipe is do-ahead, so you and guests can enjoy each other's company!

Goat Cheese Log with Sweet P's Pantry Rosemary Salt & Pepper Pecans

Savory version
4 oz. Cream Cheese or Neufchatel
4 oz. Goat Cheese
1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic (optional)
1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
2-3 oz. Sweet P's Pantry Rosemary Salt & Pepper Pecans, chopped

Garnishes: Dried Apricots, halved, Fresh or dried Figs, quartered, Medjool Dates, quartered lengthwise, Additional Rosemary Salt & Pepper Pecans, and Water crackers.

Sweet Version
4 oz. Cream Cheese or Neufchatel
4 oz. Goat Cheese1-2 teaspoons local honey
2-3 oz. Sweet P's Pantry Rosemary Salt & Pepper Pecans, chopped
dash freshly ground pepper

Garnishes: same as above or include fresh fruit like strawberries, raspberries and blueberries along with shortbread cookies or water crackers.

Procedure

1. Mix the cream cheese and goat cheese together  with hand mixer or fork. Add granulated garlic and rosemary if using (or honey in sweet version) and mix thoroughly.

2. Form mixture into a 2" diameter log, approximately 6" long on a piece of plastic wrap.

3. Place chopped Rosemary Salt & Pepper Pecans on a dinner plate, roll cheese log in chopped pecans.

4. You can wrap the cheese log in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or place it on a serving plate with garnishes and a sprig of fresh rosemary.