Lemon flavored cheese dip made in creative tree shape is perfect dip for Christmas party.
Lemon Basil Tree
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 2 hr 15 min
- Servings 24
- Ingredients 7
Ingredients
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Havarti cheese (4 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves
- Assorted crackers, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Mix cream cheese, Havarti cheese, 2 tablespoons basil, the lemon peel and garlic powder until blended.
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Step2Shape cheese mixture into cone shape to look like Christmas tree, or roll into 1 large or 2 small balls or logs. Roll in 1/4 cup parsley.
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Step3Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition
90
Calories
8g
Total Fat
3g
Protein
1g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 90
- Calories from Fat
- 70
- Total Fat
- 8g
- Saturated Fat
- 5g
- Cholesterol
- 25mg
- Sodium
- 85mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 1g
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 3g
% Daily Value*:
- Iron
- 2%
- 2%
Exchanges:
1 Fat;Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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