Save A festive, colorful appetizer featuring fresh vegetables and a creamy base, shaped like a Christmas tree—perfect for holiday gatherings.
This fun recipe has become a tradition in our family—everyone loves decorating the tree before we eat.
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 Our family enjoys assembling and decorating this pizza together at holiday parties, creating fun memories.
Notes
Serve chilled for best flavor and texture. Always check ranch seasoning for possible allergens.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper, mixing bowls, offset spatula or knife, chefs knife and cutting board
Nutritional Information
Calories: 135 per serving, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 3 g
Save This easy appetizer is sure to brighten your holiday table and delight your guests.
Recipe FAQ
- → What dough works best for the base?
Refrigerated crescent roll dough creates a golden, flaky base that holds the festive shape well.
- → How can the veggie decorations be customized?
You can swap or add any colorful vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, or radishes based on preference or theme.
- → Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes, chilling it for at least 30 minutes before serving enhances flavor and firm texture.
- → What is the best way to slice it?
Use a sharp knife to cut along the edges of the tree shape into triangle slices for easy serving.
- → Are there lighter ingredient alternatives?
Reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream can be used for a lighter version without sacrificing flavor.