Ornament Shaped Cracker Toppings (Print Version)

Colorful crackers layered with creamy bases and fresh vegetable garnishes, ideal for festive occasions.

# 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)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
02 - Generously spread the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker.
03 - Artfully decorate each cracker with diced bell peppers, cucumber slices, radish, pomegranate seeds, dill, and chives to resemble holiday ornaments. Use strips of chive or dill as hooks and bell pepper pieces or pomegranate seeds as baubles.
04 - Optionally, lightly sprinkle with edible gold or silver decorations for added festivity.
05 - Place the decorated crackers on a serving platter and serve soon after assembly for best texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Customizable with various toppings
02 -
  • You can use flavored cream cheese like herb or garlic for variety
  • Serve alongside sparkling wine or festive mocktails
03 -
  • Assemble just before serving for best texture
  • Use small cookie cutters to shape vegetables
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