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A festive cream cheese log coated in green parsley and pine nuts on a serving platter with crackers.
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Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sun -dried tomatoes, oil-packed and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and goat cheese together until smooth and well combined.
  • Fold in the sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes until evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
  • Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Transfer the cheese mixture onto the wrap.
  • Form the mixture into a log shape approximately 8 inches in length. Roll tightly in the plastic wrap, twisting the ends to seal.
  • Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  • In a shallow dish, combine the chopped parsley, toasted pine nuts, and lemon zest.
  • Remove the chilled cheese log from the plastic wrap and roll it in the herb and nut mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres to all sides.
  • Place on a serving platter and serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette.