Description
These Crackers with Cream Cheese and Pomegranate Arils are festive, elegant, and incredibly easy to make. Creamy, crunchy, tangy, and juicy all in one bite, they’re the perfect winter appetizer for brunch, parties, or holiday spreads.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup pomegranate arils (fresh or pre-packed, remove any pith)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or a dash of chili flakes (optional)
- Crackers of your choice (whole wheat, multigrain, or buttery rounds)
- Fresh herbs like mint or thyme, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep cream cheese: Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 20 minutes. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add honey or cinnamon if desired.
- Assemble crackers: Arrange crackers on a serving platter. Spread or pipe a small dollop of cream cheese onto each cracker.
- Add toppings: Spoon 5–8 pomegranate arils on top of each cracker.
- Garnish: Add a sprig of mint or thyme if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1–2 hours.
Notes
- Assemble just before serving to prevent soggy crackers.
- Use sturdy crackers like water biscuits or pita chips for best texture.
- Experiment with toppings: drizzle hot honey, add chopped nuts, or swap cream cheese with goat cheese.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle with citrus zest or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
Keywords: Crackers with Cream Cheese and Pomegranate, Pomegranate Brunch Appetizer, Winter Appetizers, Holiday Crackers Recipes, Festive Finger Foods