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A layered salami and olive whipped cheese terrine on a white pedestal serving dish, topped with fresh parsley and chives.

Salami & Olive Whipped Cheese Terrine

Elegant, creamy, layered appetizer that’s savory and bright. Make-ahead friendly and perfect for gatherings.
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Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Whipped Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2-3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 small garlic clove finely grated (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chives finely chopped
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Olive & Salami Layer
  • ½ cup Castelvetrano olives finely chopped
  • ¼ cup salami finely diced
  • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes finely diced, excess juice removed
  • 1 tbsp shallot very finely minced
  • 1-2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
  • 1 tbsp parsley finely chopped
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
To Serve & Garnish
  • Chives or parsley
  • Drizzle of olive oil or hot honey
  • Optional: crushed pistachios or pomegranate arils
  • Crostini toasted baguette, pita chips, or crackers

Method
 

Whip the Cheese:
  1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic (if using, but highly recommended), chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whip until very smooth and airy.
Prepare Olive–Salami Mixture:
  1. In a separate bowl, mix olives, salami, tomatoes, shallot, olive oil, vinegar, parsley, and chili flakes. Let rest 5–10 minutes.
Assemble:
  1. In a small loaf pan, bowl, or 5-inch ring mold:
  2. Spread half of the whipped cheese in an even layer.
  3. Add all of the olive–salami mixture.
  4. Top with the remaining cheese and smooth the surface.
Chill:
  1. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours).
Serve:
  1. Garnish with herbs and a drizzle of olive oil or hot honey.

Notes

  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  •  For a firmer, sliceable texture: use slightly less sour cream and chill longer.
  •  For a creamier, more spreadable texture: add an extra spoon of sour cream and let rest 10 minutes at room temp before serving.

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