This Christmas Cream Cheese wreath is a showstopper!

Get ready for the holiday cheer and receiving hearty compliments of the season with the amazing recipe.   It is full of crispy burnt garlic, black olives, toasted walnuts, juicy cranberries, fresh mint leaves and lots of flavourful seasonings.

Transforming your festive table into a sheer Masterpiece!!!

Serve it on a platter with crackers, Monaco biscuits and Pringles and as for the health freaks you could even add in crunchy cucumber & carrot strips on the side.

I personally like the addition of whole wheat bread sticks and maybe for the fruity sweetness a bowl of strawberries.  It is completely your choice.  Mix and match the fruits and salad veggies to give this beautiful recipe the glamour that it deserves, at the same time not missing the health in every bite.

Christmas Cheese Wreath

Per 50g serving
Calories : 160kcal
Protein : 10g

Ingredients :

For The Dip:

• 4 cups cream cheese softened
• 2 tbsp roughly chopped toasted walnuts
• 2 tbsp of toasted garlic
• 1 tbsp of red chilli flakes (toasted)
• 1 tsp of oregano
• A dash of Tobasco sauce
• 2 tsp of crushed pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 tbsp of chopped fresh mint & cilantro leaves
• 1 pinch salt to taste, if desired

For The Decorations:

• Few black olives halved
• 2 tbsp of fresh mint leaves
• Few toasted walnuts
• Few strawberries
• Few cranberries
• Few wholewheat breadsticks
• Red grapes
• 1 handful crackers, cucumber and carrot slices

Method :

1. Line the inside of a Bundt pan with plastic wrap (you may need two sheets to completely cover the walls of the pan). Keep aside.
2. Combine dip ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
3. Scoop the cream cheese mixture into prepared pan. Spread into an even layer while adding light pressure to ensure the mixture smooths into the base of the pan.
4. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, (about 1 hour or up to 1 day).
5. Once chilled, uncover and invert the wreath onto a serving platter. Use a spatula to smooth the edges.
6. To decorate sprinkle mint & cilantro leaves, cranberries, toasted walnuts, olives and oregano seasoning
7. Serve with crackers of your choice & ENJOY!

   

   A masterpiece starter platter for your Christmas get-together.

Handy Tips: 

• I like a little drizzle of honey over the creamcheese. You can try it adds a lovely sweetness to the spices and salty flavours.
• Mix all the flavours a little ahead of time so as to nicely incorporate them into the   Ideally give it a 24 hr rest in the refrigerator before serving.
• If you find your cream cheese has softened too much and won’t hold its shape, refrigerate it until it thickens again (about 20 minutes)