Ornament Shaped Cracker Toppings (Printer View)

Colorful ornament crackers topped with creamy bases and fresh vegetables 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 tablespoons sour cream
04 - 1 tablespoon 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 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill sprigs
12 - 2 tablespoons chives, cut into small pieces
13 - Edible gold or silver sprinkles (optional)

# Method:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each cracker.
03 - Artfully decorate each cracker with bell peppers, cucumber, radishes, pomegranate seeds, dill, and chives to resemble festive ornaments, using chive or dill sprigs as hooks and small toppings as baubles.
04 - Optionally, dust the assembled crackers lightly with edible gold or silver sprinkles for enhanced festivity.
05 - Place decorated crackers on a serving platter and serve immediately to preserve freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare colorful appetizer
  • Customizable with various toppings
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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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  • For best results, assemble crackers shortly before serving to maintain freshness
  • Experiment with herbs and edible flowers to enhance visual appeal
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