Description
A creamy and flavorful cheese log made with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and nuts, perfect for serving with crackers or bread.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, pesto sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended and creamy.
- Gently fold in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and walnuts or pecans until evenly distributed.
- Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Spoon the cheese mixture onto the center of the plastic wrap and shape it into a log. Wrap the log tightly in the plastic wrap and twist the ends to seal.
- Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours, or until firm. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- Once chilled, remove the log from the plastic wrap and roll it in additional chopped nuts if desired for added texture.
- Slice into rounds and serve with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if using.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- You can also substitute the walnuts or pecans with your favorite nuts or seeds for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg