Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log
The Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log is an easy-to-make, colorful appetizer combining creamy, savory, and tangy flavors wrapped in a beautiful presentation. Perfect for holiday parties and gatherings, it requires minimal cooking skills and offers customizable ingredients to suit any preference or diet, making it a crowd-pleaser year-round.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
Antipasto Toppings
- 1/3 cup mixed olives (green and black, such as Kalamata and Castelvetrano), diced
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, diced
- 1/3 cup salami or pepperoni, diced (optional for vegetarian version)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese base: Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature, then mix it with garlic, Parmesan, and finely chopped herbs until smooth and evenly combined.
- Chop and prepare antipasto toppings: Dice olives, roasted red peppers, salami or pepperoni, and any additional extras into small, uniform pieces for easy rolling and distribution on the log’s surface.
- Form the cream cheese log: Place the cream cheese mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape it into a tight log, smoothing edges as you go.
- Coat the log with antipasto toppings: Roll or press the log gently but firmly into the chopped antipasto mixture so the ingredients stick all around, creating a colorful, flavorful outer layer.
- Chill and serve: Wrap the coated log securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to let flavors meld and firm up before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth, easy mixing without lumps.
- Chop antipasto ingredients evenly to help toppings stick better and create a uniform appearance.
- Use plastic wrap for shaping the log to keep everything neat and simplify rolling.
- Chill the log well before serving for clean slices and enhanced flavor blending.
- Serve with fresh crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks for the best experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1 oz)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: appetizer, holiday, antipasto, cream cheese, party food, easy recipe, no bake, vegetarian options, gluten free