Leek Herb Cheese Log

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese
• softened
• 12 cup butter
• softened
• 1 (1 7/8 ounce) package leek soup mix (Knorr)
• 1 teaspoon dried fines herbes
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or 1 tablespoon green onion
• 12 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh coarse ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add the soup mix, fines herbes, lemon juice, and chives or green onion, mixing until well blended.
3. On a sheet of wax paper, shape the cream cheese mixture into a log or ball, then roll up and chill in the fridge for about 1 hour or until firm.
4. Meanwhile, on another sheet of wax paper, combine then spread out the parsley and black pepper.
5. When the cheese has firmed up, roll it in the parsley mixture until fully coated.
6. Cover the cheese log or ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least another hour and for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months, defrosting before serving.