Cheese Christmas Trees
These festive cheese trees are a delightful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with a blend of cream cheese and cheddar, they are decorated to resemble Christmas trees.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 package mini pretzel sticks
- assorted edible decorations e.g., cherry tomatoes, olives, or small star-shaped crackers
Instructions
- Blend the softened cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella until smooth.
- Fold in parsley, red bell pepper, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Mold the cheese mixture into a large triangular shape on parchment paper.
- Insert mini pretzel sticks into the base for the trunk.
- Decorate with cherry tomatoes, olives, and star-shaped crackers.
- Chill the cheese tree in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve with crunchy crackers, breadsticks, or veggie sticks.
Notes
Chill the cheese tree for at least 1 hour to enhance flavors.