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
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the chopped parsley, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. If using red pepper flakes, mix them in for a subtle kick.
- 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.
- Before serving, roll the log in additional parsley, cranberries, and walnuts for extra color and texture.
- 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