# List of Ingredients:
→ Dip
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup 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
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, chives, dill, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl; blend until smooth.
02 - Spread the dip onto a large rectangular platter in a 12-inch tall triangle to simulate a Christmas tree.
03 - Distribute broccoli florets evenly over the dip triangle to replicate pine needles.
04 - Arrange cherry tomato halves, cucumber slices, and red bell pepper strips over the broccoli as festive ornaments.
05 - Place baby carrot slices at the base of the tree to represent the trunk.
06 - Position pretzel sticks or gluten-free crackers around the platter edge as gifts or for dipping.
07 - Use pitted black olives to craft a star atop the tree or add decorative accents as desired.
08 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
