This is a very simple and fun idea I copied off pinterest to make suitable for the Failsafe Diet and even while on elimination diet phase. The original was using a supermarket salsa jar (which has preservatives in it) and a piece of capsicum (which is very high Salicylates) cut into a star for the top. I thought this was such a cute and quick idea to whip up. My 3 kids got excited when they saw the dip I have made and I had to hold them back until I got a photo, lol. I can happily tell you they devoured the whole thing so quickly, my husband and I didn’t stand a chance! I also added some celery sticks to the plate with the jatz after I took the photo, which made Miss 5 very happy.
1 block of Philadelphia cheese
1 small thin stick of celery about 4cm long
Garlic salt
Pear ketchup
Fresh Chives
1 small sprig Parsley
Cut the Philly cheese directly across the diagonal. Turn triangles around so the two narrow ends are together and the wider at the bottom to form a tree shape. Smooth edges over with gently with your finger or a non serrated knife Push the celery into the base of the cheese to form a tree trunk.
Sprinkle garlic salt over the Philly cheese, then pour Pear ketchup over the top of the cheese. Sprinkle with chives to garnish and a small sprig of parsley at the top for a star. Serve with your favourite crackers and celery sticks.
This is absolutely delicious – so quick and easy and looks so professional! I used Light Philly which was a bit hard to shape but better for less fat intake! Think I will use regular philly next time! The pear ketchup is to die for! No garlic salt so used my home grown garlic chives! An absolute hit! Thank you Rona!
Fantastic! Thanks so much for your feed back Carol. 🙂