Ornament Shaped Cracker Toppings (Printable)

Festive crackers adorned with creamy bases and vibrant, fresh vegetable garnishes.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Evenly spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker.
03 - Arrange diced bell peppers, cucumber slices, radish, pomegranate seeds, dill, and chives on each cracker to resemble holiday ornaments. Use chive or dill sprigs as hooks and bell pepper pieces or pomegranate seeds as decorative baubles.
04 - If desired, lightly sprinkle edible gold or silver decorations over the crackers for a festive touch.
05 - Place the decorated crackers on a serving platter and serve immediately, assembling shortly before serving for best texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Beautiful and festive presentation
02 -
  • You can use flavored cream cheese (e.g. herb, 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 fresh herbs to enhance both flavor and presentation.
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