Christmas Wreath Appetizer
Bring holiday cheer to your table with this stunning Christmas Wreath Appetizer, the ultimate festive centerpiece for your seasonal gatherings! This no-cook recipe combines creamy decadence with vibrant fresh herbs and colorful toppings, making it as delicious as it is beautiful. A delightful mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, and sharp cheddar is shaped into a ring and adorned with finely chopped parsley and rosemary to mimic the lush greenery of a Christmas wreath. Topped with cherry tomatoes, black olives, and diced red bell pepper to resemble festive ornaments, this eye-catching appetizer is served chilled with crisp round crackers for the perfect party bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a showstopping, make-ahead dish guaranteed to impress your guests while keeping holiday prep stress-free. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or a holiday party, this festive vegan-friendly Christmas Wreath Appetizer is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh rosemary
- 12 pcs cherry tomatoes
- 1 pc red bell pepper
- 12 pcs black olives
- 30 pcs round crackers
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, dried dill, and garlic powder. Mix well until smooth and fully incorporated.
Step 2
Onto a serving platter, shape the cheese mixture into a large ring to resemble a wreath. The center of the ring should be slightly hollowed out.
Step 3
Finely chop the fresh parsley and rosemary. Sprinkle the chopped herbs generously over the cheese ring to create the look of greenery.
Step 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes and black olives. Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes. Arrange these colorful toppings on the cheese wreath to mimic ornaments. Scatter additional herbs on top if desired.
Step 5
Place crackers around the wreath on the serving platter, decorating the edges.
Step 6
Refrigerate the cheese wreath for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Step 7
Serve the Christmas Wreath Appetizer chilled with the crackers for dipping or spreading. Enjoy the festive flavors!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1534.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4271.1 |
| Total Fat 312.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 167.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g | |
| Cholesterol 694.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5023.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 275.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.3g | |
| Protein 88.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1731.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 25.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1790.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories