# Components:
→ Dip
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Vegetables
09 - 1 cup broccoli florets
10 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1/2 cup cucumber slices
12 - 1/2 cup baby carrots, sliced lengthwise
13 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper strips
→ Extras
14 - 1/2 cup small pretzel sticks or gluten-free crackers
15 - 1/4 cup pitted black olives
# Directions:
01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, chives, dill, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Spread the dip onto a large rectangular serving platter in a triangular shape approximately 12 inches tall to resemble a Christmas tree.
03 - Distribute broccoli florets evenly over the dip to mimic the appearance of pine needles.
04 - Place cherry tomato halves, cucumber slices, and red bell pepper strips across the tree as colorful ornaments.
05 - Arrange sliced baby carrots at the base of the triangle to represent the trunk of the tree.
06 - Place pretzel sticks or gluten-free crackers around the platter’s edge to simulate gifts, then use the black olives to form a star at the top or additional decorations as preferred.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain freshness.
