Easy Christmas Tree Veggie

Featured in: Picnic Food

This festive creation features a golden crescent roll base shaped like a Christmas tree, topped with a creamy blend of cream cheese and sour cream. Vibrant veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and green onions decorate it with holiday flair. A touch of shredded cheddar and carrot strips add color and texture, making it a delightful appetizer perfect for sharing during the holiday season. Chill before serving for the best flavor and presentation.

Updated on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:13:00 GMT
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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.
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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.

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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.

Easy Christmas Tree Veggie

Festive veggie pizza shaped like a Christmas tree, topped with fresh vegetables and creamy spread.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Duration
30 mins
Authored by Lana Bright

Recipe Type Picnic Food

Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Style American

Recipe Yield 12 Serving Size

Diet Preferences Vegetarian-Friendly

What You'll Need

Base

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

Cream Cheese Spread

01 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 ½ cup sour cream
03 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix

Vegetables

01 ½ cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
02 ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
03 ½ cup yellow bell pepper, diced
04 ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
05 ¼ cup black olives, sliced
06 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Decoration

01 1 small carrot, cut into thin strips
02 1 yellow bell pepper slice

Directions

Step 01

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 02

Form Crescent Roll Base: Arrange crescent roll dough triangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet to form a large triangle resembling a Christmas tree. Press seams together and trim edges as needed.

Step 03

Bake Base: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

Step 04

Prepare Cream Cheese Spread: In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth.

Step 05

Apply Spread: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crescent roll base.

Step 06

Decorate: Arrange broccoli as branches, place diced peppers and tomatoes as ornaments, add olives and green onions as accents. Use carrot strips as garlands and top with a yellow bell pepper slice as the star. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 07

Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Offset spatula or knife
  • Chef's knife and cutting board

Allergy Information

Review each ingredient to identify potential allergens, and consult a healthcare professional if you're unsure.
  • Contains wheat (gluten) and milk (dairy).
  • Check ranch seasoning for potential allergens.

Nutrition Details (Per Serving)

This nutritional data is for reference only and isn't a substitute for medical advice.
  • Caloric Value: 135
  • Fats: 7 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 14 grams
  • Proteins: 3 grams