Holiday Cheese Tree
  Aunt Bessie used to make this.  It's so pretty!!
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1 (8oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 cup crushed cracker crumbs 
1-1/2 c. cooked chicken or turkey (optional)
3 tbsp. chopped black olives
2 tbsp. chopped onions
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c.   milk
1 c. grated cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack
2 tbsp. chopped pimiento
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
parsley, red pepper strips, and cherry tomatoes for garnish
  1. Blend softened cream cheese with milk, add crumbs and cheddar cheese; blend until smooth.
  2. Add remaining ingredients, except parsley; mix well.
  3. Pack into a 1 qt. bowl or mold lined with saran wrap.
  4. Chill sev­eral hours.
  5. Form into a wreath or a tree flat on a platter and sprinkle with parsley.