Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log
This creamy and flavorful antipasto cream cheese log is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday appetizer spread. Loaded with savory roasted red peppers, olives, artichokes, and Parmesan cheese, it’s coated in fresh parsley for a festive green finish. Garnished with rosemary and cranberries, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious—serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices for the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped and drained
- 1/3 cup green and black olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (for coating)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs and cranberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, roasted red peppers, chopped olives, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shape the Log: Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Scoop the cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Coat with Parsley: Spread the finely chopped parsley onto a large plate. Unwrap the chilled cheese log and roll it in the parsley, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the parsley-coated cheese log to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and cranberries for a festive holiday presentation. Serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Make ahead: This cheese log can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- For added flavor, incorporate a teaspoon of sun-dried tomatoes or chopped capers into the mixture.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of log
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg