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

1. Cut block of cream cheese diagonally in half. Arrange both halves, with points together, on serving plate to resemble Christmas-tree shape.
2. Cut a 2 inch piece from the string cheese. Place at bottom of tree for the trunk.
3. Wrap up remaining cheese; refrigerate until ready to use for snacking or other use.
4. Spoon pesto over cream cheese; sprinkle with peppers.
5. 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