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cream cheese antipasto log

Delicious Cream Cheese Antipasto Log for Festive Gatherings

This cream cheese antipasto log is a delightful no-cook appetizer perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Log
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat recommended for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers oil-packed recommended
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives or green olives for milder flavor
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes oil-packed for added creaminess
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs basil, parsley, or chives
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Nuts walnuts or pecans recommended
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Nuts use any nuts on hand for variety

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all the necessary ingredients on a clean countertop.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, roasted red peppers, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Add garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. Lay out plastic wrap and transfer cream cheese mixture into the center, shaping it into a log.
  4. Wrap the plastic around the mixture and roll it into a log shape, twisting the ends to secure.
  5. Refrigerate the log for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to enhance flavors.
  6. Unwrap the log, roll it in finely chopped toasted nuts, pressing gently for an even coating.
  7. Slice the log into bite-sized pieces and serve with an assortment of crackers or vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Taste the mixture before shaping to adjust the seasoning. Store wrapped in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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