Festive Herb and Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Log

A creamy, savory cheese log filled with herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts. Perfect for holidays, parties, and entertaining rich, tangy, and festive.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Base Mix 16 oz cream cheese, softened 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Herbs and Seasonings ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Add-Ins ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped ¼ cup toasted pine nuts ½ cup dried cranberries (optional) Garnish Fresh rosemary sprigs Extra chopped herbs Extra pine nuts or cranberries

Instructions

Step 1: Combine softened cream cheese, mascarpone, and Parmesan until smooth.
Step 2: Stir in herbs, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until blended.
Step 3: Fold in sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and cranberries.
Step 4: Shape mixture into a log on plastic wrap and chill 2 hours.
Step 5: Roll chilled log in herbs or nuts before serving; garnish with rosemary.

Notes

For best flavor, chill overnight. Serve with crackers or crostini. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 210
Fat: 18g
Saturated fat: 9g
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 190mg
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0g