Save A festive, colorful appetizer featuring fresh vegetables and a creamy base, shaped like a Christmas tree—perfect for holiday gatherings.
This is a fun holiday recipe I enjoy making with my family each year. It brings everyone together to decorate and share.
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 This recipe always brings a smile to my family's faces when we share it during the holidays.
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.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 135, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 3 g per serving
Save This pizza brings holiday cheer and healthy goodness into one delicious dish.
Common Questions
- → What dough works best for the base?
Refrigerated crescent roll dough creates a flaky, golden base that holds the toppings well.
- → Can I substitute the cream cheese spread ingredients?
Yes, you can use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream for a lighter version without sacrificing flavor.
- → How can I make the veggie pizza more colorful?
Use a variety of fresh vegetables like bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and olives to create vibrant, festive decorations.
- → Is it better to serve this chilled or at room temperature?
Serving chilled enhances the creamy spread's texture and melds the flavors nicely, making it ideal for gatherings.
- → Can vegetables be swapped according to preference?
Absolutely! Feel free to swap vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal taste.