Easy Christmas Tree Veggie (Printer View)

Festive appetizer with a creamy base and fresh vegetables, styled as a Christmas tree for holiday fun.

# What you'll need:

→ Base

01 - 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

→ Cream Cheese Spread

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - ½ cup sour cream
04 - 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix

→ Vegetables

05 - ½ cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
06 - ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
07 - ½ cup yellow bell pepper, diced
08 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
09 - ¼ cup black olives, sliced
10 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
11 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Decoration

12 - 1 small carrot, cut into thin strips
13 - 1 yellow bell pepper slice

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Arrange crescent roll dough triangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet to form a large triangle resembling a tree. Press seams together and trim edges as needed.
03 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool completely.
04 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix in a medium bowl. Stir until smooth.
05 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crescent roll base.
06 - Arrange broccoli florets as branches, red and yellow bell peppers and cherry tomatoes as ornaments, olives and green onions as accents. Use carrot strips as garlands and place the yellow bell pepper slice as the tree's star. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes prior to slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and colorful
  • Creamy and fresh vegetable base
02 -
  • Swap vegetables based on preference or color theme.
  • For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
03 -
  • Use fresh vegetables for best texture.
  • Chill thoroughly to make slicing easier.
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