Ornament Shaped Cracker Toppings (Printer-Friendly)

Colorful ornament-shaped crackers with creamy bases and vibrant vegetable toppings for festive occasions.

# What You 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)

# Steps:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl 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, radishes, pomegranate seeds, dill sprigs, and chives atop each cracker to create festive ornament designs, using chive or dill strips as hooks and pomegranate seeds as baubles.
04 - Optionally, lightly sprinkle edible gold or silver decorations over the crackers for added festivity.
05 - Place decorated crackers on a serving platter and serve immediately to maintain optimal texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Colorful festive appetizer
  • Easy to prepare in 25 minutes
02 -
  • You can use flavored cream cheese such as herb or garlic for variety
  • Add smoked salmon or thinly sliced ham for a non-vegetarian version
03 -
  • Assemble crackers shortly before serving to keep them crisp
  • Use fresh herbs and vibrant vegetables for best visual appeal
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