Description
These Cream Cheese & Roasted Red Pepper Beef Pepper Salami Roll-Ups are a flavorful and visually appealing appetizer, perfect for parties or a simple snack. The spicy salami complements the sweet roasted red pepper and tangy cream cheese for a delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: Use full-fat for best texture.
- ½ cup (120ml) Roasted Red Pepper Purée: Provides sweet, smoky flavor.
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky depth.
- ½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper: For robust flavor.
- ½ tsp Salt: Balances flavors.
- 200g (7oz) Beef Pepper Salami, Thinly Sliced: The spicy, savory base.
- 2 tbsp Fresh Basil, Finely Chopped: Adds fresh, herbaceous notes.
- 1 tbsp Pomegranate Molasses: Tangy, sweet glaze.
- 1 tbsp Pomegranate Arils: Sweet, jewel-like garnish.
- 1 tbsp Microgreens (Optional Garnish): Adds fresh flavor and color.
- 1 tsp Olive Oil (Optional, for Drizzling): For a glossy sheen.
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Combine cream cheese, roasted red pepper purée, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Keep Plain Cream Cheese Ready: Reserve 100g of cream cheese plain.
- Lay Out Salami: Place salami slices flat on a work surface.
- Spread Cream Cheese Layers: Spread plain cream cheese, then red pepper cream cheese on salami.
- Roll Salami: Roll salami tightly around filling.
- Repeat and Chill: Repeat with remaining salami, wrap, and chill for 20-30 minutes.
- Slice into Pinwheels: Slice chilled roll-ups into 1cm (½ inch) thick pinwheels.
- Arrange and Garnish: Arrange pinwheels and garnish with basil, pomegranate arils, and microgreens.
- Drizzle with Molasses: Drizzle with pomegranate molasses.
- Serve Immediately: Serve for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Chilling the roll-ups is crucial for easy slicing and flavor melding. Feel free to experiment with different salami types and herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: appetizer,party,salami,cream cheese,roasted red pepper,roll-ups,pinwheels,easy,snack,flavorful
