READY IN 2¼ hrs

Cream Cheese, Havarti, and Parmesan Herbed Christmas Tree

Read Review (1)

"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!" — Laura

Directions

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.
Stand the 'tree' upright and remove the plastic wrap. Cover the visible portion of the 'tree' with 1/4 cup basil and parsley.
Gently wrap the 'tree' with a fresh sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Kitchen-Friendly View

PREP 15 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 15 mins

Reviews More Reviews

Dec 22, 2012

This recipe is a great starting point for those who want to get creative. Loved the garlic and the lemon zest, they added a great little bite. We found it a little lacking on the cheese flavor so we added 1/2 cup smokey sharp cheddar cheese and also tossed in about 1/8 cup bacon bits. Overall this was a good recipe and I will be making this again!

—IowaMom

See full review »

1 Rating

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

Sage Cream Cheese

Dana's Cream Cheese Dip

Cheese Ball I

Spring Cream Cheese Spread

Cream Cheese and Ham Spread

Herbed Cheese Spread

Cream Cheese Garlic Spread

Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer

Lemony Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Dill, Feta and Garlic Cream Cheese Spread

Nutrition

Calories
100 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
0.8 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
30 mg
10%

Fat
9.5 g
15%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
3.1 g
6%

Sodium
122 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cream Cheese, Havarti, and Parmesan Herbed Christmas Tree

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 100
Calories from Fat: 86

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.5g 15 %
Saturated Fat 6g 30 %
Cholesterol 30mg 10 %
Sodium 122mg 5 %
Potassium 37mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 0.8g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 3.1g 6 %
Sugars 0.1g
** Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 1 %
** Folate 3 %

* 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.