Cheesy Christmas Tree recipe

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

1 package (8 ounces) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
1/2 cup pesto
1/4 cup chopped red peppers
1 stick KRAFT POLLY-O TWIST-UMS String Cheese RITZ Crackers

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. Kraft Kitchens Tips Substitute Prepare as directed, using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese.

Nutritional Information: Calories 200 Total fat 16 g Saturated fat 6 g Cholesterol 20 mg Sodium 280 mg Carbohydrate 12 g Dietary fiber 1 g Sugars 2 g Protein 3 g Vitamin A

8 %DV Vitamin C 10 %DV Calcium 6 %DV Iron 4 %DV

Healthy Living Information: Generally Nutritious

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Kraft Foods.