Browse the produce aisle and you’ll find that there’s a bunch of jewel-toned fruits and vegetables fit for decorating a Christmas tree. I like to use multicolored bell peppers and pomegranate seeds, but you can use whatever you’re inspired by. Star fruit, of course, is the natural choice for a tree-topper.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 2 hr 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 12 to 15 servings |
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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 14 servings |
| Calories | 126 |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 36 mg |
| Sodium | 142 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 14 servings |
| Calories | 126 |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 36 mg |
| Sodium | 142 mg |
Reviews
So delicious and easy to make! I was asked to bring an appetizer to our Christmas gathering. I got so many compliments! I saw that you can also shape it like a pumpkin so guess what I’m bringing for Thanksgiving!!!