0 min
0 min
Makes about 1-1/4 cups spread, or 10 servings, about 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.
Pesto Christmas Tree
Our Christmas tree pesto appetizer is the best recipe to keep ingredients on hand for this holiday season. It's an easy - yet festive! - quick idea.
Ingredient list
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- 1 Tbsp. chopped red peppers
- 1 cinnamon stick
- RITZ Crackers
Directions
Cut block of cream cheese diagonally in half. Place triangles together to resemble Christmas tree on serving plate. Cover with pesto.
Add peppers for the tree ornaments. Insert cinnamon stick at base of triangle for the tree trunk.
Serve with crackers.
Nutrition factsNutrition information
Recipe Tips
Fresh new ways to connect with Ritz
Sweepstakes. Promotions. Offers and more. As if you needed more reasons to enjoy your favorite snack brands. Check back often for new ways to celebrate your favorite snacks in style.
See Ritz crackers!
Get your RITZ Crackers Fix
Watch videos, find product info, explore promotions, and more.
Sign-up to be the first to hear about our Brand promotions and more.
Subscribe to GET RECIPES, OFFERS AND NEWS—IN your inbox
By registering, I agree that I have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy , I am at least 18 years of age, and want to receive emails from Mondelez International. I also accept any Snack Guru powers that may or may not be bestowed upon me. And I will only use these powers for good.
See what's trending across our cookies, crackers and candy.
You May Also Enjoy
2h 20m
Pinecone Spinach-Cheese Spread
10mWell-being ChoiceGood Source of FiberGood Source of Iron
Olive & Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
This appetizer spread is abundant with flavor thanks to the homemade olive and sun-dried tomato tapenade that is topped [...]
3h 20m
Feta Cheese Ball
Green onions and red peppers add festive color to this feta and cream cheese appetizer. And the walnuts give it a tasty [...]
1h 15m
Nacho Cheese Balls
These bite sized cheese balls are a sophisticated appetizer for your next fiesta! Creamy cheese with a jalapeño [...]