Save A festive, colorful appetizer featuring fresh vegetables and a creamy base, shaped like a Christmas tree—perfect for holiday gatherings.
This recipe brings joy every holiday season when I share it with family and friends.
Ingredients
- Base: 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Cream Cheese Spread: 8 oz cream cheese, softened , ½ cup sour cream , 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- Vegetables: ½ cup broccoli florets, finely chopped , ½ cup red bell pepper, diced , ½ cup yellow bell pepper, diced , ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered , ¼ cup black olives, sliced , 2 green onions, thinly sliced , ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Decoration: 1 small carrot, cut into thin strips (for garland) , 1 yellow bell pepper slice (for star)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 2:
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange crescent roll dough triangles to form a large triangle (tree shape). Press seams together and shape the edges, trimming as needed.
- Step 3:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- Step 4:
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Step 5:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crescent roll base.
- Step 6:
- Decorate with broccoli as branches, peppers and tomatoes as ornaments, and olives and green onions as accents. Use carrot strips as garlands and a yellow bell pepper slice as the trees star. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Step 7:
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Save This recipe is always a hit during family gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Notes
Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Required Tools
Baking sheet , Parchment paper , Mixing bowls , Offset spatula or knife , Chefs knife and cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) , milk (dairy) . Check ranch seasoning for possible allergens . Always verify ingredient labels for hidden allergens .
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