CHRISTMAS RECIPES
Cheesy Christmas Tree
Yield: 12 servings, 2 tablespoons spread and 5 crackers each
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup chopped red peppers
- 1 stick Kraft Polly-O Twist-Ums String Cheese
- Ritz Crackers
Instructions
- Cut block of cream cheese diagonally in half. Arrange both halves, with points together, on serving plate to resemble Christmas-tree shape.
- Cut a 2 inch piece from the string cheese. Place at bottom of tree for the trunk.
- Wrap up remaining cheese; refrigerate until ready to use for snacking or other use.
- Spoon pesto over cream cheese; sprinkle with peppers.
- Serve as a spread with the crackers.
Notes
Substitute: Prepare as directed, using Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories 200 Total fat 16g Saturated fat 6g Cholesterol 20mg Sodium 280mg Carbohydrate 12g Dietary fiber 1g Sugars 2g Protein 3g Vitamin A 8% DV Vitamin C 10% DV Calcium 6% DV Iron 4% DV
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Kraft Heinz Company