Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Salami Cream Cheese Roll that’s perfect for parties or as a savory snack. This recipe features creamy Philadelphia cream cheese rolled with flavorful large sliced salami, baby capers, and fresh herbs, served with crunchy crackers for a satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 250 g / 8 oz cream cheese (Philadelphia, 1 block), cold
- 180 g / 6 oz sliced large salami
- 1/4 cup baby capers, drained
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley or basil (or other herb of choice, or omit)
- Crackers, to serve (Jatz recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese: Place the cold cream cheese block on a large sheet of cling wrap on a flat surface.
- Cover and Roll Out: Cover the cream cheese with another piece of cling wrap. Use a rolling pin to gently roll it into a rectangle approximately 32 cm (13 inches) by 23 cm (9 inches).
- Remove Wrap and Layer Salami: Peel off the top cling wrap. Evenly cover the exposed surface of the cream cheese with the sliced large salami, slightly overlapping the slices.
- Press and Flip: Cover the salami layer with a fresh piece of cling wrap. Press down firmly and carefully flip the entire assembly over so the cream cheese side is now facing up.
- Remove Wrap and Add Toppings: Peel off the cling wrap from the top to expose the cream cheese. Sprinkle the surface with baby capers and finely chopped parsley or herbs of your choice.
- Roll the Log: Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the cream cheese and salami into a firm log shape, peeling away the cling wrap as you go to avoid wrinkles and air bubbles.
- Wrap and Chill: Wrap the finished roll tightly with the cling wrap, twisting the ends to secure it. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow it to firm up and flavors to meld.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from the fridge, unwrap the roll and slice into round pieces approximately 30 slices total. Serve immediately with crackers such as Jatz.
Notes
- The large round salami from deli counters is preferred for ease of handling and better layering compared to small salami rounds. A spicy, hot salami adds extra flavor.
- If you don’t have a rolling pin, you can use your hands and an unopened can to gently press and shape the cream cheese. Slightly softened cream cheese is easier to roll.
- This clever recipe idea using cling wrap was inspired by the Salami Cream Cheese Roll Ups recipe from Sugar Apron.
- Nutrition values are calculated per piece, excluding crackers, assuming 30 slices per roll.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx.)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
