Cheese and Herb Christmas Trees

Name: Cheese and Herb Christmas Trees
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 120 g of Philadelphia Cream Cheese; 120 g of Goat Cheese; 50 g of Parmesan Cheese; 8 Crackers; Mezza of Red Pepper; 8 seeds of Pomegranates; 1 bunch of Parsley; 1 bunch of Dill

Cheese and Herb Christmas Trees are a quick, easy holiday appetizer for when you want something new and fun. As pretty as they are tasty.

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 15 minutes
Servings for 8 people

If Christmas lunch is at your place this year, don’t panic. There’s a whole range of simple Christmas recipes, perfect even for the less experienced, that will make you look great without driving you crazy. An example? Our Cheese and Herb Christmas Trees. They’re not only pretty to look at but also fairly easy to make, and perfect if there are kids at the table too.

Everyone will be amazed by your creativity and you’ll finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Get some crackers, Philadelphia cream cheese and fresh goat cheese, fresh herbs and a small red bell pepper. The cherry on top, or rather the star on the tree, is simply a pomegranate seed.

Among other simple and fun Christmas appetizers, we recommend trying the Puff Pastry Christmas Tree, the Tea Sandwich Christmas Trees and the Stuffed Puff Pastry Stars.

Ingredients for 8 people

120 g of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
120 g of Goat Cheese
50 g of Parmesan Cheese
8 Crackers
1/2 of Red Pepper
8 seeds of Pomegranates
1 bunch of Parsley
1 bunch of Dill

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Method

To make the Cheese and Herb Christmas Trees, start by putting the goat cheese and the Philadelphia in a bowl. Mix well to get a smooth, creamy mixture, then add the grated Parmigiano. Season with salt and pepper and set aside for now.
Finely chop the herbs with a knife and spread them on a plate.
Arrange the crackers directly on a serving platter.
Now, with damp hands, take small portions of the cheese mixture, work them between your hands and shape them into cones. Roll each cone in the herbs and set it on a cracker.
Finish with a cube of bell pepper, to look like a gift box, and the corn kernel as the tip of the tree. Your Cheese and Herb Christmas Trees are ready to be served. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can also make the Cheese and Herb Christmas Trees with other cheeses, such as robiola or ricotta. What matters is that they’re well drained and free of whey, so you get a mixture that’s easy to shape with your hands.

Tips

If you plan to make this appetizer a day ahead, we recommend placing the little trees on the crackers only at the last minute, so the crackers don’t lose their crunch from the moisture in the cheese.

Storage

You can keep the Cheese and Herb Christmas Trees in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days. As mentioned above, though, keep in mind that the crackers will lose their crunch fairly quickly.