Description
Christmas Tree Cheese Bites are a delightful and festive appetizer that will elevate your holiday gatherings. These whimsical cheese trees combine creamy cream cheese with sharp cheddar, fresh herbs, and crunchy pine nuts, offering a savory explosion of flavors that both kids and adults will adore. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they are sure to impress your guests and become the star of your festive table. Serve them warm or at room temperature for an unforgettable treat that captures the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into star shapes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth. Fold in chopped parsley and chives.
- Shape the mixture into small triangular trees and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top of each tree; press gently to adhere.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before decorating with green bell pepper stars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese bite (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg