Save to Pinterest A festive, colorful appetizer featuring fresh vegetables and a creamy base, shaped like a Christmas tree&perfect for holiday gatherings.
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 to Pinterest 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.
Save to Pinterest Recipe FAQs
- → What type of dough is used for the base?
Refrigerated crescent roll dough is used, providing a flaky and golden crust when baked.
- → How is the creamy spread made?
The spread combines softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix for a smooth, flavorful layer.
- → Can I substitute the vegetables?
Yes, feel free to swap vegetables based on preference or seasonal colors while maintaining the decorative effect.
- → What is the best way to shape the pizza base?
Arrange crescent dough triangles on parchment paper to form a large triangle with pressed seams, trimming edges to perfect the Christmas tree shape.
- → Should this dish be served warm or chilled?
Chilling for at least 30 minutes before serving enhances the flavors and makes slicing easier.