# Components:
→ Crackers
01 - 24 round or ornament-shaped crackers, store-bought or homemade
→ Creamy Base
02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings & Decorations
06 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
07 - 1 small yellow bell pepper, finely diced
08 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced or cut into shapes
09 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill sprigs
12 - 2 tablespoons chives, cut into small pieces
13 - Edible gold or silver sprinkles (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
02 - Apply a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each cracker.
03 - Decorate each cracker with diced bell peppers, cucumber slices, radishes, pomegranate seeds, dill sprigs, and chives. Style toppings to resemble festive ornaments, using chive or dill sprigs as hooks.
04 - Optionally, lightly sprinkle edible gold or silver decorations over the crackers for an enhanced festive appearance.
05 - Place the decorated crackers on a serving platter and serve immediately to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
