Festive appetizer with fresh vegetables, creamy base, shaped like a Christmas tree—ideal for holiday gatherings.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
→ Cream Cheese Spread
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
→ Vegetables
05 - 1/2 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
08 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
09 - 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
10 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
11 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Decoration
12 - 1 small carrot, cut into thin strips (for garland)
13 - 1 yellow bell pepper slice (for star)
# Preparation steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange crescent roll dough triangles to form a large triangle resembling a tree. Press seams together and shape edges, trimming as necessary.
03 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
04 - Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix in a medium bowl until smooth.
05 - Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crescent roll base.
06 - Top with broccoli florets as branches, red and yellow bell peppers and cherry tomatoes as ornaments, black olives and green onions as accents. Use carrot strips as garlands and place a yellow bell pepper slice as the tree's star. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
07 - Chill the assembled creation for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
