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"Pine Cone" Pesto-Cheese RITZ Topper

Prep time

5 min

Total time

5 min

Servings

Makes 4 servings, 4 topped crackers (62 g) each.

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    Ingredients
    • 125 g (1/2 of 250-g pkg.) brick light cream cheese, softened
    • 1 Tbsp. basil pesto
    • 16 Ritz Crackers
    • 2 Tbsp. toasted sliced almonds, broken in half
    • 16 small fresh basil leaves
Preparation
  • Mix  cream cheese and pesto until blended; spoon into resealable plastic bag.
  • Cut  small piece off one bottom corner of bag; use to pipe cream cheese mixture into oval shape on top of each cracker.
  • Press  nut pieces into cream cheese mixture to resemble pine cones.
  • Add  basil leaves.

Recipe Tips

SubstituteSubstitute fresh parsley sprigs for the basil leaves.

How to Toast the NutsTo easily toast the nuts, spread them into single layer on bottom of shallow pan. Bake in 350°F oven 8 to 10 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.

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Amount per serving Calories 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
Saturated Fat 5g
Carbohydrate 11g
Fibre 1g
Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Cholesterol 25mg
Sodium 280mg
Potassium 2% DV
Calcium 5% DV
Iron 4% DV

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