Description
This Cheese Log with Pesto and Sun Dried Tomatoes offers a delightful contrast of creamy and tangy flavors, with a smooth texture that melts in your mouth. The vibrant green pesto and the rich, umami-packed sun-dried tomatoes create a visually stunning and delicious appetizer that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Cheese: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Pesto: 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade basil pesto
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- Herbs: 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Nuts: 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped (optional)
- Seasoning: 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, pesto, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Once chilled, remove the log from the plastic wrap and roll it in additional chopped parsley or nuts for garnish.
- Slice into rounds and serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- This cheese log can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a vegan option, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative and ensure the pesto is dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1 oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Cheese Log, Pesto, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Appetizer, Cream Cheese, Party Food, Vegetarian, Easy Recipe, No-Cook, Finger Food, Holiday Appetizer, Cheese Spread, Savory Snack