Ornament Shaped Cracker Toppings (Printer-Friendly)

Festive crackers adorned with creamy spread and fresh vegetable toppings for vibrant holiday serving.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 24 round or ornament-shaped crackers (store-bought or homemade)

→ Creamy Base

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp sour cream
04 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Toppings & Decorations

06 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
07 - 1 small yellow bell pepper, finely diced
08 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced or cut into shapes
09 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced
10 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
11 - 2 tbsp fresh dill sprigs
12 - 2 tbsp chives, cut into small pieces
13 - Edible gold or silver sprinkles (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
02 - Generously spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each cracker.
03 - Arrange bell peppers, cucumber, radishes, pomegranate seeds, dill, and chives on each cracker to resemble festive ornaments, using chive or dill strands as decorative hooks.
04 - Optionally, lightly sprinkle edible gold or silver decorations over the topped crackers.
05 - Place decorated crackers on a serving platter and serve immediately for optimal texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and visually appealing
  • Customizable toppings for variety
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  • You can use flavored cream cheese (e.g. herb, garlic) for variety
  • Add smoked salmon or thinly sliced ham for a non-vegetarian version
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  • Assemble just before serving to keep crackers crisp
  • Use a small spatula or spoon for even cream cheese spreading
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