Ornament Shaped Cracker Toppings (Printable Version)

Colorful crackers topped with creamy spreads and fresh vegetables, perfect 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 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:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Apply a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker.
03 - Decorate each cracker with diced bell peppers, cucumber slices, radishes, pomegranate seeds, dill, and chopped chives to resemble holiday ornaments. Use chive or dill sprigs as hooks and bell pepper pieces or pomegranate seeds as baubles.
04 - Optionally, lightly sprinkle edible gold or silver decorations over the crackers for a festive touch.
05 - Place decorated crackers on a serving platter and serve immediately. For optimal texture, assemble shortly before serving.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Easy festive appetizer
  • Customizable toppings for creativity
02 -
  • You can use flavored cream cheese like herb or garlic for extra variety
  • Serve alongside sparkling wine, Prosecco, or festive mocktails for best pairing
03 -
  • Prepare toppings in advance to save time when assembling
  • Use a variety of colors and shapes for an impressive presentation
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