Ornament Shaped Cracker Toppings (Print-Friendly)

Festive crackers adorned with creamy spreads and fresh colorful garnishes for easy holiday entertaining.

# 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 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker.
03 - Arrange diced bell peppers, cucumber slices, radishes, pomegranate seeds, dill, and chives on each cracker to resemble holiday ornaments, using chive or dill sprigs as hooks and bell pepper or pomegranate seeds as baubles.
04 - Optionally, lightly sprinkle edible gold or silver decorations over the crackers for extra festivity.
05 - Place decorated crackers on a serving platter and serve immediately for best texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Colorful and festive
02 -
  • You can use flavored cream cheese like herb or garlic for variety
  • Add smoked salmon or thinly sliced ham for a non-vegetarian version
03 -
  • Assemble crackers just before serving to keep them crisp
  • Use a variety of colorful vegetables for visual appeal
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