Description
A crowd-pleasing antipasto cream cheese log that’s easy to whip up and perfect for holiday gatherings. Versatile and engaging for the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup salami, chopped (substitute with turkey or beef slices, or mushrooms for a vegetarian version)
- 1/4 cup olives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (such as basil or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped nuts or additional herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, salami, olives, and herbs. Mix until well blended.
- Taste your mixture and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Lay out a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Scoop the cream cheese mixture onto the wrap.
- Shape the mixture into a log using the wrap to help. Roll it tightly.
- Twist the ends of the plastic wrap to secure the log and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, unwrap the log and place it on a serving platter.
- If you’re feeling fancy, garnish with chopped nuts or extra herbs and serve with crackers or sliced bread.
Notes
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Prepare a day or two ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: antipasto log, cream cheese appetizer, holiday party recipes, festive snacks, easy appetizers