Ingredients
12 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted1/4 cup chopped green onions2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 teaspoon lemon juiceDash salt and pepper12 thin slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed9 medium carrots, peeledAdditional cream cheese36 almond slices
Preparation
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, chopped almonds, onions, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended. Spread over bread slices. Cut each into three 1-in.-wide strips.
Cut carrots in half widthwise, then cut in half lengthwise. Using a vegetable peeler, shape carrot pieces into fingers. Using a small amount of additional cream cheese, attach an almond slice to the tip of each finger for finger nail. Place a finger on top of each sandwich.
