This snack is a prefect easy appetizer especially for last minute entertaining. All you need is a block of cream cheese, your spice cabinet and a few crackers to make easy appetizers in an instant that will have your guests wondering how you do it all so gracefully. Using the Pretty Plate Principles of Color, Shape and Texture you can turn everyday cream cheese into a gourmet treat.

Cream Cheese Trio is a perfect inexpensive, easy, delicious and impressive appetizer. You can have it ready in a moment’s notice.

Great things about cream cheese:

• It is relatively inexpensive. Look for it on sale and pick up as few to have on hand.
• As long as the package is kept sealed it will stay fresh for almost 2 months.
• It goes well with so many different flavors and most people already love cream cheese.

Here is how to do it:

Cream Cheese Trio

Turn a regular block of cream cheese into an Easy Appetizers in an Instant

1. Take an ordinary block of cream cheese cut it in half to have to squares. Cut one square in half at an angle to create two triangles and cut the other square cut in half lengthwise to get two smaller rectangles. We cut 4 pieces but only need 3 for this application. Wrap one of the triangles and save it for other spreads or breakfast. I add toppings to the other three to make them interesting and unique.
2.  Take one of the rectangles, lightly dust it with your favorite herb seasoning, Italian and garlic, lemon pepper, Cajun, whatever your family and friends like best.
3.  Take the next piece and press it into some chopped toasted nuts, sesame seeds or even some cut up crumbs from crunchy-flavored crackers.
4.  For the remaining piece – top it with your favorite jam: raspberry, orange marmalade, strawberry, almost anything will work.
5.  Place all three pieces on a serving plate, add crackers, fresh veggies if desired and serving utensils.

You just made cream cheese a festive quick and delightful appetizer!

Remember cream cheese is white and pretty basic like a blank canvas. The goal is to add color, shape and texture to it, making it a stunning treat.

Pick up your copy of The Pretty Plate for more simple techniques and recipes, and learn about the five elements to make your everyday meals magnificent.