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Cheese Log with Pesto and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Cheese Log with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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This Cheese Log with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a festive delight, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixtures
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat for best taste
  • 1/2 cup Basil Pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Walnuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
For Serving
  • 1 box Crackers gluten-free options if needed
  • 2 cups Fresh Vegetables for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Base by softening cream cheese and mixing until smooth.
  2. Mix in the Flavor Layers by dividing cream cheese, adding pesto to one half and sun-dried tomatoes with parmesan to the other.
  3. Assemble the Cheese Log by spreading the sun-dried tomato mixture in a rectangle on plastic wrap.
  4. Layer the Pesto Mixture by spreading the basil pesto mixture over the sun-dried tomato layer.
  5. Roll the Log tightly using the plastic wrap, ensuring a round shape.
  6. Chill for Firmness by refrigerating the wrapped log for at least 2 hours.
  7. Coat the Log in Nuts and Herbs by rolling it in walnuts and parsley after chilling.
  8. Garnish and Serve by presenting on a platter with crackers and fresh vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

You can prepare this cheese log up to 2 days in advance for stress-free entertaining.

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