Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log

Get festive with this stunning, no-fuss holiday appetizer! The Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log blends creamy cheese with briny olives, sweet cranberries, and roasted peppers, delivering bold flavors and holiday flair in every bite. Ideal for entertaining, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for any gathering. It’s quick to make, visually impressive, and goes well with crackers, veggies, or a festive charcuterie board. Add this to your collection of party appetizers, quick holiday recipes, and savory snack ideas.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Holiday

Servings servings

Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Spatula
Plastic wrap

Ingredients

16 oz cream cheese softened
0.25 cup green olives finely chopped
0.25 cup kalamata olives finely chopped
0.25 cup dried cranberries chopped
0.25 cup roasted red peppers chopped
0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, plus extra for garnish
0.25 cup chopped nuts pecans or walnuts, optional
0.25 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 30 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese with garlic powder and black pepper until smooth.
Fold in chopped olives, cranberries, red peppers, parsley, and optional nuts.
Transfer to plastic wrap, form into a log shape, and wrap tightly. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Unwrap and roll in additional parsley, cranberries, or nuts to garnish.
Serve chilled with crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetables.

Notes

Make it a day ahead—the flavors get better over time.

For a firmer texture, use only block cream cheese and avoid whipped varieties.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 350mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 2mg

Keyword cream cheese log, easy party snack, holiday appetizer

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