Easy Christmas Tree Veggie

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This vibrant holiday dish features a golden crescent roll base shaped like a Christmas tree. A smooth cream cheese spread provides a rich canvas to showcase colorful vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and green onions. Carrot strips add a garland effect, while a bell pepper slice tops it off like a star. Chilled before serving, it offers a light yet festive option ideal for gatherings and celebrations.

Updated on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:38:00 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 veggie pizza is always a hit at my family's Christmas parties we love how the fresh vegetables look like ornaments on the tree.

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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My kids love helping me decorate this pizza it brings us all together in the holiday spirit.

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 adds fun and festivity to any holiday table

Recipe Questions & Answers

How do I shape the dough for the tree?

Arrange crescent roll triangles into a large triangle on parchment paper, pressing seams and trimming edges for a tree shape.

Can I substitute any vegetables?

Yes, feel free to swap veggies based on preference or seasonal availability to keep it colorful and fresh.

What is the best way to prepare the cream cheese spread?

Mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning until smooth and spread evenly over the cooled base.

Should this dish be served warm or chilled?

It is best served chilled to allow flavors to meld and maintain a firm texture for slicing.

Can I make a lighter version of this dish?

Use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream to lighten the spread without sacrificing flavor.

Easy Christmas Tree Veggie

Festive dish with fresh vegetables on creamy base arranged as a Christmas tree for holiday enjoyment.

Prep Time
20 minutes
Time to Cook
10 minutes
Overall Time
30 minutes
Created by savoringli Lila Anderson


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Type American

Makes 12 Serving Size

Diet Details Vegetarian-Friendly

Ingredient List

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 for garland
02 1 slice yellow bell pepper for star

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 01

Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.

Step 02

Shape Dough: Arrange crescent roll dough triangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet to form a large triangle resembling a Christmas tree; press seams and trim edges as needed.

Step 03

Bake Base: Bake the dough for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown; remove and allow to cool completely.

Step 04

Prepare Spread: Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix in a bowl, mixing until smooth.

Step 05

Apply Spread: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crescent base.

Step 06

Decorate: Arrange broccoli as branches, scatter diced red and yellow peppers and quartered cherry tomatoes as ornaments, add black olives and sliced green onions as accents, place carrot strips as garlands, and position the yellow bell pepper slice as the tree’s star; finish with shredded cheddar cheese sprinkled on top.

Step 07

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

Equipment Needed

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

Allergy Info

Review every ingredient for allergens. If unsure, check with a healthcare provider.
  • Contains wheat (gluten) and milk (dairy).
  • Ranch seasoning may contain allergens; verify ingredient labels.

Nutrition Info (per portion)

Serves for general info – not a replacement for professional advice.
  • Calorie Count: 135
  • Fats: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Proteins: 3 g