# Ingredients:
→ 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 for toppers
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Optional
09 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Combine cream cheese, chives, and mayonnaise if using in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
02 - Using star-shaped cookie cutters in three sizes, cut 1 large, 1 medium, and 1 small star from each slice of white and whole wheat bread.
03 - Apply a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each bread star.
04 - Sprinkle diced red bell pepper over one-third of the stars and diced cucumber on another third to add texture and color variation.
05 - Layer the stars from largest to smallest, alternating between white and whole wheat bread for visual contrast.
06 - Insert a skewer or toothpick through the center of each stack to hold layers together.
07 - Place a cherry tomato or star-shaped yellow bell pepper piece on top of each stack and sprinkle with chopped parsley to resemble pine needles.
08 - Arrange sandwiches on a serving platter and present immediately.
