# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ 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 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)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a small bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
02 - Generously spread the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker.
03 - Decorate each cracker with diced bell peppers, cucumber slices, radish, pomegranate seeds, dill, and chives to resemble holiday ornaments. Use chive or dill sprigs as hooks and bell pepper pieces or pomegranate seeds as baubles.
04 - Optionally, lightly sprinkle edible gold or silver decorations for a festive touch.
05 - Arrange the decorated crackers on a serving platter and serve immediately. Assemble shortly before serving for optimal texture.
