Ornament Shaped Cracker Toppings (Printable Page)

Colorful ornament crackers topped with creamy spreads, fresh veggies, and savory garnishes 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, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings & Decorations

07 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
08 - 1 small yellow bell pepper, finely diced
09 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced or cut into shapes
10 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced
11 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
12 - 2 tbsp fresh dill sprigs
13 - 2 tbsp chives, cut into small pieces
14 - Edible gold or silver sprinkles (optional)

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and visually appealing
  • Can be customized with various toppings
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  • 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
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  • Prepare toppings ahead of time to speed assembly
  • Use a small spatula to spread the creamy base evenly on crackers
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