# Components:
→ Bread
01 - 12 slices white sandwich bread
02 - 12 slices whole wheat sandwich bread
→ Fillings
03 - 120 grams cream cheese, softened
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 2 tablespoons cucumber, finely diced
→ Garnishes
07 - 12 small cherry tomatoes or star-shaped pieces of yellow bell pepper
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Optional
09 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Method:
01 - In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese with fresh chives and mayonnaise if using. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
02 - Using star-shaped cookie cutters in large, medium, and small sizes, cut shapes from white and whole wheat sandwich bread, aiming for one star of each size per sandwich.
03 - Apply a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture to each bread star evenly.
04 - Sprinkle diced red bell pepper over one third of the stars and diced cucumber over another third to create color contrast and texture.
05 - Layer the stars from largest to smallest, alternating between white and whole wheat bread slices for visual appeal.
06 - Insert a skewer or toothpick vertically through each sandwich stack to hold the layers firmly together.
07 - Place a cherry tomato or star-shaped yellow bell pepper on top of each stack to resemble a tree topper, then sprinkle chopped parsley for a pine needle effect.
08 - Arrange sandwiches on a platter and serve immediately to preserve freshness.
