Festive Holiday Antipasto Cream Cheese Log 

This festive antipasto cream cheese log is a stunning make‑ahead appetizer that brings together the creamy richness of softened cream cheese with bold Italian flavors—roasted red peppers, chopped olives, artichoke hearts, and Parmesan. Rolled tightly and chilled, then coated in fresh parsley and garnished with rosemary sprigs and cranberries, it makes an elegant centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks. Perfect for holiday parties, potlucks, or grazing tables—serve with crackers, baguette slices, or veggie sticks for easy snacking. A show‑stopping yet effortless addition to any celebration. 

Ingredients

• 8 oz (≈225 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped and drained
• ⅓ cup mixed green and black olives, chopped
• ¼ cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (for coating)
• Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs and cranberries 

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese with chopped peppers, olives, artichokes, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until evenly distributed. 

2. Lay out plastic wrap on a flat surface. Scoop the cheese mixture into the center and shape into a log or cylinder using the wrap to help smooth it. Wrap tightly.
   
   

3. Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours, or up to one day, until firm.

4. Spread chopped parsley on a plate. Unwrap the chilled log and roll it in parsley to coat evenly.
   
   

5. Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and cranberries for festive flair. Bring to room temperature (~10 minutes) before serving with crackers or bread. 

Nutrients

Estimate per serving (assuming 20 servings):
• Calories: 205 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 8 g
• Protein: 8 g
• Fat: 16 g (Saturated: ~8 g)
• Sodium: ~720 mg
• Fiber: ~2 g
• Sugar: ~1 g
• Cholesterol: ~64 mg
• Potassium: ~449 mg
• Vitamin A: ~706 IU
• Vitamin C: ~12 mg
• Calcium: ~170 mg
• Iron: ~1 mg