What vegetables are used for decoration?

Broccoli florets act as branches, with red and yellow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and green onions serving as ornaments and accents.

How is the creamy base prepared?

Mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning until smooth to create the creamy spread.

Yes, you can swap vegetables according to preference or color theme to customize the look and flavor.

Chill the assembled pizza for at least 30 minutes to set the flavors and ease slicing.

Triangles of crescent roll dough are arranged and pressed together into a large triangle to resemble a Christmas tree.

A festive, colorful appetizer featuring fresh vegetables and a creamy base, shaped like a Christmas tree—perfect for holiday gatherings.

This recipe became our holiday favorite because it brings everyone around the table smiling and sharing stories while enjoying a healthy treat.

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)

Preheat Oven:: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Arrange Dough:: 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.
Bake Dough:: Bake for 1012 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
Mix Spread:: In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
Spread Mixture:: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crescent roll base.
Decorate Pizza:: 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.
Chill:: Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Serving this at family gatherings has created joyful traditions and inspired creativity with holiday foods every year.

Baking sheet, parchment paper, mixing bowls, offset spatula or knife, chefs knife and cutting board

Contains wheat (gluten), milk (dairy). Check ranch seasoning for possible allergens. Always verify ingredient labels for hidden allergens.

Calories: 135, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 3 g per serving

This recipe perfectly balances festive aesthetics with fresh flavors for a memorable holiday appetizer.

→ What vegetables are used for decoration?: Broccoli florets act as branches, with red and yellow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and green onions serving as ornaments and accents.
→ How is the creamy base prepared?: Mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning until smooth to create the creamy spread.
→ Can the vegetables be substituted?: Yes, you can swap vegetables according to preference or color theme to customize the look and flavor.
→ How long should the dish be chilled before serving?: Chill the assembled pizza for at least 30 minutes to set the flavors and ease slicing.
→ What is used to shape the base like a Christmas tree?: Triangles of crescent roll dough are arranged and pressed together into a large triangle to resemble a Christmas tree.