Cheesy Christmas Tree

Name: Cheesy Christmas Tree
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 pkg. brick cream cheese; ½ cup basil pesto; ¼ cup red peppers; 1 stick mozzarella-cheddar string cheese; RITZ Crackers

This simple Christmas appetizer makes a great addition to your holiday party. Our fun tree shaped spread takes just 10 minutes to make!

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Servings:

Makes 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

Ingredient list

1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese
½ cup basil pesto
¼ cup chopped red peppers
1 stick mozzarella-cheddar string cheese
RITZ Crackers

Directions

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 one end of 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; top with peppers. Serve with the crackers.