Christmas Appetiser: Italian Cheese Loaf

Name: Christmas Appetiser: Italian Cheese Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 15 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 500 g / 1 lb cream cheese (, softened (Note 1)); 1/3 cup sour cream ((Note 2)); 1/2 tsp EACH thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary, black pepper (OR 1 tsp Italian Seasoning); 1 tsp EACH garlic powder, salt, red pepper/chilli flakes ((adjust to taste)); 2 cup cheddar or other cheese (, freshly grated (Note 3)); 280 g / 9 oz roasted peppers (, drained and finely chopped); 180 g / 6 oz salami (, finely chopped (Note 4)); 3/4 cup green olives (, finely chopped); 1/3 cup green onion (, finely minced (3 - 4 stalks)); 220 g / 7 oz sun dried tomato strips with OIL (, roughly chopped); 1/4 cup parsley (, finely chopped (or chives)); Rosemary sprigs ((decoration)); Jatz or other crackers (, for serving)

Recipe video above. Looks so festive, easy to make and a flavour bomb inside! Terrific economical, make ahead alternative to expensive cheese platters. It's like an antipasto platter in cheese log form! Adaptable and versatile! **Can freeform it instead of using loaf pan**

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Christmas Appetiser: Italian Cheese Loaf

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Ingredients

15 servings

500 g / 1 lb cream cheese (, softened (Note 1))
1/3 cup sour cream ((Note 2))
1/2 tsp EACH thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary, black pepper (OR 1 tsp Italian Seasoning)
1 tsp EACH garlic powder, salt, red pepper/chilli flakes ((adjust to taste))
2 cup cheddar or other cheese (, freshly grated (Note 3))
280 g / 9 oz roasted peppers (, drained and finely chopped)
180 g / 6 oz salami (, finely chopped (Note 4))
3/4 cup green olives (, finely chopped)
1/3 cup green onion (, finely minced (3 - 4 stalks))
220 g / 7 oz sun dried tomato strips with OIL (, roughly chopped)
1/4 cup parsley (, finely chopped (or chives))
Rosemary sprigs ((decoration))
Jatz or other crackers (, for serving)

Steps

Spray a loaf pan with oil then line with cling wrap with overhang.
Mix Cheese Log ingredients together. Taste and adjust salt if needed (bear in mind saltiness of crackers you are serving with).
Scrape into loaf pan and level surface, pressing to remove air pockets. Smaller pan = taller loaf.
Cover with cling wrap overhang and refrigerate for 4 hours+ (up to 1 week).
Turn out onto platter, peel off cling wrap.
Top with sun dried tomato and pour over oil. Garnish with parsley and rosemary sprigs to give it a festive look.
Best to serve closer to room temp than fridge cold. Serve with crackers! Knives for smearing optional - it's soft enough to scoop with crackers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278 kkal

Protein 9g (23%)

Carbs 6g (15%)

Fat 24g (62%)

Macronutrients

Calories27814% DV

Protein9g18% DV

Carbs6g2% DV

Fat24g37% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 131.687

Per Serving Rp 8.779/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 263.374 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (31% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
/ 1 lb cream cheese	500 g	-	-
sour cream	0.3333333333333333 cup	-	-
EACH thyme	0.5 tsp	-	-
EACH garlic powder	1 tsp	Rp 8.000/100g	Rp 400
cheddar or other cheese	2 cup	Rp 30.000/170g	Rp 83.647
/ 9 oz roasted peppers	280 g	-	-
/ 6 oz salami	180 g	Rp 5.000/ikat	Rp 45.000
green olives	0.75 cup	-	-
green onion	0.3333333333333333 cup	-	-
/ 7 oz sun dried tomato strips with OIL	220 g	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 2.640
parsley	0.25 cup	-	-
Rosemary sprigs	-	-	-
Jatz or other crackers	-	-	-