Description
Festive holiday antipasto cream cheese log brings Mediterranean flavors to seasonal gatherings. Creamy spreadable cheese combines with zesty olives, herbs, and roasted peppers for a quick appetizer you’ll eagerly share with guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) roasted red peppers
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) green and black olives
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) marinated artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Coating and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) parsley
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Fresh cranberries
Serving Suggestions:
- Assorted crackers
- Toasted baguette slices
- Fresh vegetable sticks
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese with roasted red peppers, green and black olives, marinated artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until ingredients are evenly distributed and create a smooth, integrated mixture.
- Lay a large plastic wrap sheet on a flat surface and transfer the cheese mixture onto it. Carefully shape the mixture into a uniform log, ensuring consistent thickness and compact form.
- Wrap the log tightly in the plastic wrap, securing its shape, and refrigerate for 2 hours or until it becomes firm and holds its structure.
- Spread finely chopped parsley on a clean plate. Remove the chilled log from the refrigerator, unwrap it, and gently roll the entire surface in the parsley, pressing lightly to create an even, green-flecked coating.
- Place the parsley-coated log on a decorative serving platter. Artfully arrange fresh rosemary sprigs and bright cranberries around the log to enhance its festive holiday presentation.
- Accompany the antipasto cream cheese log with an assortment of crisp crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks for an elegant and versatile appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature for smooth, easy mixing to prevent lumpy texture.
- Drain marinated ingredients thoroughly to avoid excess liquid making the log too wet and losing structural integrity.
- Chop herbs and olives finely for even distribution and balanced flavor in every bite.
- Make this appetizer vegetarian-friendly by using plant-based cream cheese alternative and checking ingredient compatibility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg