Ornament Shaped Cracker Toppings (Printable)

Colorful crackers crowned with creamy bases and fresh vegetable garnishes to brighten holiday parties.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 24 round or ornament-shaped crackers

→ Creamy Base

02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - Salt and black 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)

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each cracker.
03 - Decorate each cracker with diced bell peppers, cucumber slices, radishes, pomegranate seeds, dill sprigs, and chives to create ornament shapes, using chives or dill as hooks and pomegranate seeds or pepper pieces as baubles.
04 - Optionally, lightly sprinkle edible gold or silver decorations over each cracker for extra festivity.
05 - Arrange decorated crackers on a serving platter and serve immediately to preserve texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings and parties
  • Colorful and creative appetizer
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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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  • Prepare toppings ahead to speed assembly
  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor and presentation
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