Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log. This vibrant appetizer combines creamy, tangy cream cheese with a delightful blend of olives, roasted red peppers, and aromatic herbs, creating a stunning centerpiece that will impress your guests. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dish can be prepared in advance, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your celebration. Serve it alongside an array of crackers, crostini, or fresh veggies for an irresistible treat that balances elegance with simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup mixed olives (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers (diced)
- 2 tbsp dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and garlic powder until smooth.
- Lay plastic wrap on the counter and shape the cream cheese mixture into a log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- While chilling, chop olives, roasted red peppers, and herbs; mix together in a small bowl.
- Unwrap the chilled log and evenly spread the topping mixture over the surface.
- Garnish with dried cranberries and additional herbs if desired.
- Serve with an assortment of crackers or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg