Cream Cheese, Havarti, and Parmesan Herbed Christmas Tree Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Cream Cheese, Havarti, and Parmesan Herbed Christmas Tree Recipe). This delicious cream cheese-based appetizer is a great addition to any holiday party and is always a hit with guests due to its festive look! I have typically made this recipe for parties with the light or reduced fat options instead of regular and everyone has said it tastes great and looks even better. After the tree has reached desired firmness, set it on your serving platter and top the tree with lemon peel cut into the shape of a star. Serve with your choice of crackers. Triscuits® or Wheat Thins® work great!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs15 mins

Servings: 20

Yield: 20 servings

Cream Cheese, Havarti, and Parmesan Herbed Christmas Tree Recipe

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

softened

½ cup shredded Havarti cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

½ teaspoon minced garlic

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Mix cream cheese Havarti cheese Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons basil lemon zest and garlic together in a bowl. Transfer cream cheese mixture to a piece of plastic wrap. Roll the plastic wrap around cream cheese mixture forming a cone shape resembling a tree.

Step 2

Stand the 'tree' upright and remove the plastic wrap. Cover the visible portion of the 'tree' with 1/4 cup basil and parsley.

Step 3

Gently wrap the 'tree' with a fresh sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm about 2 hours.

Nutritional Information

Cream Cheese, Havarti, and Parmesan Herbed Christmas Tree Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 99.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.1g 6%

Carbohydrates: 0.8g

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 9.5g 15%

Saturated Fat: 6g 30%

Cholesterol: 29.9mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 415.3IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin C: 1.4mg 2%

Folate: 4.8mcg 1%

Calcium: 58.1mg 6%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 3mg 1%

Potassium: 37.3mg 1%

Sodium: 121.6mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 85.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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