Cheese Log with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Appetizer Recipes
I love having an appetizer recipe that looks fancy but takes barely any effort, and this cheese log with pesto and sun dried tomatoes hits that sweet spot. The creamy cheese pairs with the bold pesto, while the tomatoes bring a chewy bite that makes each slice interesting. When I serve it, guests always assume I spent hours on it. Truth be told, it comes together in minutes.
This dish works as more than just a quick starter. It feels like a little centerpiece on the table, especially when I slice into it and the green and red layers show through. I’ve used it for everything from summer picnics to holiday gatherings, and it never fails to disappear fast. That’s why I keep this recipe close whenever I’m looking for appetizer recipes that save me time but still impress.
If you’ve ever found yourself searching for sun dried tomato recipes or wondering what to do with an extra jar of pesto, this is your answer. It even reminds me a bit of a savory log cake recipe with its rolled shape. So next time you need recipes with pesto sauce or just want to add to your collection of easy tomatoes recipes, give this one a try. It’s straightforward, it’s flavorful, and it’s one of those appetizer recipes that earns a spot on repeat rotation.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- Plastic wrap, for rolling
- Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
- Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface.
- Spread softened cream cheese into a rectangle, about half an inch thick.
- Spread pesto evenly over the cheese layer.
- Scatter chopped sun dried tomatoes across the pesto.
- Use the plastic wrap to carefully roll the cheese into a log shape.
- Twist the ends of the wrap to secure and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Unwrap, place on a platter, and serve with crackers or sliced bread.