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Cheesy Christmas Tree

1 (8-ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese

1 Kraft Polly-O Twist-Ums String Cheese
1/2 cup Di Giorno Basil Pesto Sauce
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
Ritz Crackers

1. Cut block of cream cheese diagonally in half. Arrange both halves, with points together, on serving plate to resemble Christmas tree shape.
2. Cut a 2-inch piece from the string cheese. Place at bottom of "tree" for the "trunk." Wrap up remaining cheese; refrigerate until ready to use for snacking or another use.
3. Spoon pesto sauce over cream cheese; sprinkle with peppers.
4. Serve as a spread with the crackers.

Makes 12 servings.

Great Substitute:
Prepare as directed, using Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 less Fat than Cream Cheese.

Great Substitute:
Prepare as directed, using a Stella D'Oro Mini Breadstick for the "tree trunk" instead of the piece of cheese.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories 200, Total fat 16g, Saturated fat 6g, Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 280mg, Carbohydrate 12g, Dietary fiber 1g, Sugars 2g, Protein 3g, Vitamin A 8%DV, Vitamin C 10%DV,
Calcium 6%DV, Iron 4%DV.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Kraft Food, Inc.