Description
A creamy and savory antipasto cheese log perfect for holiday gatherings, combining rich cream cheese with a medley of flavorful ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- ½ cup black or green olives, finely chopped
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped
- â…“ cup salami or pepperoni, finely chopped
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
- Mix the Creamy Base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, roasted red peppers, salami, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, optional red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until everything is fully combined and smooth.
- Shape the Log: Transfer the mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap. With your hands, mold it into a log shape, keeping it as uniform as possible for an aesthetically pleasing presentation. Wrap it tightly in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow it to firm up.
- Garnish for Festivity: Once your log is set, unwrap the log and roll it in a mixture of chopped parsley, roasted red peppers, chopped olives, and optional nuts. Press gently so that the garnishes adhere well.
- Serve and Delight: Place your beautifully garnished cheese log on a serving platter. Surround it with an assortment of crunchy crackers, toasted bread, or fresh veggie sticks. Slice it up and enjoy every creamy, savory bite!
Notes
This cheese log can be made ahead of time, can be stored for up to 5 days, and can be customized by swapping ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg