Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log. This stunning appetizer combines creamy, softened cream cheese with a medley of zesty antipasto ingredients, including roasted red peppers, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s a vibrant, flavorful centerpiece that is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Perfect for spreading on crackers or fresh veggies, this dish will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
- 1/4 cup black olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup green olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Gently fold in roasted red peppers, black olives, green olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil until evenly mixed.
- Place a large piece of plastic wrap on the countertop. Spoon the mixture onto the wrap and shape it into a log. Roll tightly and twist the ends.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours until firm.
- Unwrap the log and place it on a serving platter. Garnish with extra herbs or olive oil if desired.
- Serve alongside an assortment of crackers or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending. - Chill overnight for enhanced flavor fusion. - Experiment by adding nuts or different cheeses according to your taste preferences.