Save It A festive, colorful appetizer featuring fresh vegetables and a creamy base, shaped like a Christmas tree perfect for holiday gatherings.
This recipe has become a holiday favorite in my family; it brings everyone together with its fun shape and delicious flavors.
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 It Serving this pizza brings joy to our family gatherings, making the holidays even more memorable.
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 It This Easy Christmas Tree Veggie Pizza is sure to brighten your festive table and delight guests with its combination of creamy and fresh textures.
Recipe FAQs
- → What dough is used for the base?
Refrigerated crescent roll dough forms the crisp, golden base shaped like a Christmas tree.
- → How is the creamy spread prepared?
Mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning until smooth for a rich and tangy spread.
- → Which vegetables decorate the pizza?
Broccoli, red and yellow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and carrot strips create a colorful design.
- → Can I customize the vegetables?
Yes, you can swap veggies based on preference or color themes to suit your taste.
- → Should the pizza be served warm or chilled?
Chilling the pizza before serving enhances the flavors and helps maintain its shape.