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Festive Christmas Italian Cheese Log on a wooden board

Christmas Italian Cheese Log 🎄🧀


  • Author: Erin
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Wow your guests this holiday season with this festive and creamy Italian Cheese Log! With Parmesan, cream cheese, dried cranberries, and walnuts, this savory-sweet appetizer is as beautiful as it is delicious.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 pound grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  2. Fold in the chopped parsley, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. If using red pepper flakes, mix them in for a subtle kick.
  3. Transfer the cheese mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Shape it into a log (or a festive shape like a Christmas tree or wreath). Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Before serving, roll the log in additional parsley, cranberries, and walnuts for extra color and texture.
  5. Place on a platter with crackers, breadsticks, or sliced veggies for dipping. Enjoy your festive cheese log!

Notes

For a smoky flavor, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika or some crumbled bacon bits!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: cheese log, Christmas appetizer, Parmesan, cream cheese, holiday snack