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		Lemon Basil Tree
		
		
		
		
		Prepare a festive look in just 15 minutes
		
		
		
		
		Yield: 24 servings
		
		Preparation Time: 15 minutes;  Chill Time:  2 hours
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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								| 2 | pkgs. | (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened | 
						
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								| 4 | oz. | Havarti cheese, shredded | 
						
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								| 2 | teaspoon | dried basil leaves | 
						
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								| 2 | teaspoons | grated lemon peel | 
						
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								| 1/4 | teaspoon | garlic powder | 
						
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								| 1/4 | cup | chopped fresh parsley | 
						
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			Directions:
			Mix cream cheese, Havarti cheese, basil, lemon peel and garlic powder until blended.  
Shape cheese mixture into cone shape to look like Christmas tree.  Coat with chopped parsley.    
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.  Serve with crackers.   
		 
	
	
	
	
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	Food Smart Recipes
	https://www.iamfoodsmart.com/Recipes/Detail/2583/