Salami Cream Cheese Roll

A no-fuss appetizer that combines creamy cheese with salty salami for a rich and savory bite. This make-ahead recipe is perfect for entertaining since it requires minimal prep, travels well, and slices neatly into bite-sized rounds. Capers and fresh herbs bring brightness to balance the richness.

Instructions

1. 1

   Place cold cream cheese on a large sheet of cling wrap. Cover with another sheet.

2. 2

   Roll into a rectangle approximately 32 cm x 23 cm (13" x 9") using a rolling pin (Note 2).

3. 3

   Peel off the top layer of cling wrap. Arrange salami slices on top, slightly overlapping.

4. 4

   Cover salami with a fresh sheet of cling wrap. Press gently, then flip so the cream cheese faces up.

5. 5

   Remove cling wrap from the cream cheese side. Sprinkle evenly with capers and herbs.

6. 6

   Starting from the long edge, roll up tightly, peeling off the cling wrap as you go to avoid air pockets.

7. 7

   Wrap the finished roll with cling wrap, twist ends to seal, and refrigerate at least 4 hours to firm.

8. 8

   Unwrap, slice into bite-sized rounds, and serve with crackers.

Recipe Notes

• Large deli-style salami slices are easier to handle than small rounds. Spicy salami adds extra flavor.

• If you don’t own a rolling pin, flatten the cream cheese with your hands or use an unopened can. Slightly softened cream cheese makes this easier.

• This recipe was inspired by the Salami Cream Cheese Roll Ups from Sugar Apron, with the clever cling wrap technique.

• Nutrition information is for one slice, excluding crackers.