Description
Antipasto Cream Cheese Log is a dazzling appetizer that brings the vibrant flavors of Italy to your table. This visually stunning dish combines rich cream cheese with an array of colorful ingredients like olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful burst of taste in every bite. Perfect for any occasion—from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations—this easy-to-prepare log takes only 15 minutes, requiring no cooking whatsoever. Simply mix your ingredients, shape the log, and chill it for the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside an assortment of crackers or fresh vegetable sticks for a delectable snack that will surely impress your guests and make you the star of the gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup mixed olives (chopped)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
Instructions
- Finely chop the olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, basil, and pine nuts until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Unwrap before serving and roll in extra nuts or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg