Ingredients:

  • 24 slices Genovese or Hard Salami (thinly sliced)
  • 8 oz full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely minced
  • 0.25 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 12 pepperoncini peppers, drained and sliced into thin strips

Instructions:

  1. Season the base. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, cracked pepper, and minced chives. Stir vigorously until the mixture is light and aerated. Note: This aeration makes the cheese easier to spread over the thin meat.
  2. De grease the canvas. Lay the salami slices flat on a clean cutting board or parchment paper. Firmly pat the surface of each slice with a paper towel. You should see the paper towel darken with oil.
  3. Apply the adhesive. Using a small offset spatula, apply approximately 1.5 teaspoons of the seasoned cream cheese mixture evenly over each salami slice. Stop about 5mm from the edges.
  4. Add the crunch. Place a few strips of drained pepperoncini on top of the cheese, positioned toward one end of the slice.
  5. Initiate the roll. Begin rolling from the end with the pepperoncini, keeping the tension firm but not so tight that the cheese squishes out the sides.
  6. Secure the seam. Place each roll seam side down on a serving platter. The weight of the roll will help seal the edge.
  7. Chill for stability. Place the platter in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the lipids to firm up again.
  8. Final trim (optional). If you want a gourmet look, use a sharp knife to trim the uneven ends off each roll for a sushi style presentation. When rolling, think of the technique used in making [fluffy cinnamon rolls](https://timesofrecipe.com/recipes/fluffy-no-yeast-cinnamon-rolls/). You want to maintain a consistent internal pressure. If one side is loose, the filling will migrate, and the roll will look lopsided. A good roll should show a clear spiral of meat and white cheese when viewed from the end. Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling for 10 Servings — Master this Carrot Cake Roll with our step-by-step timing guide. Features a v...Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting for 12 Servings — Enjoy this homemade Cinnamon Roll Cake. This easy breakfast coffee cake featu...Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Baked in 35 Minutes — Bake moist Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins from scratch. This copycat Starbucks ... $img_2$