O Christmas Tree
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 12 to 15 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 14 servings
- Calories
- 126
- Total Fat
- 12
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 3
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 2
- Cholesterol
- 36
- Sodium
- 142
- Total: 2 hr 30 min (includes chilling time)
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as dill, oregano, and/or thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped, for coating
Red, orange, or yellow bell pepper bits, 1 slice star fruit, and pomegranate seeds, for decorating
Crackers and crudites, for serving
Directions
- Using a stand mixer or a bowl and a spatula, mix together the cream cheese, herbs, garlic, mustard, and salt until combined. Form the mixture into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, form the ball into a tree shape -- like an egg shape, but pointier on top. Roll the tree-shaped ball in the parsley, reshaping it with your hands as necessary. Decorate with bits of bell peppers and pomegranate seeds. Top with the slice of star fruit.
- Serve with crackers and crudites.