Antipasto Christmas Tree
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. One of the most festive and delicious recipes to make for the holidays is the Antipasto Christmas Tree.
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Servings: 7
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
For The Dip:
- 2 cups softened cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely diced dill pickles
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt to taste (if desired)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell peppers or capsicum
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
For The Decorations:
- 3/4 – 1 cup pitted mixed olives use a variety of black, green, and Kalamata olives — dried with paper towel
- Rosemary leaves/sprigs to decorate
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped (dried with paper towel)
Serving:
- Salami slices adjust quantity based on preference
- Ritz water crackers, or pretzels
- Prosciutto slices adjust quantity based on preference
Instructions
Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, diced red bell peppers, finely diced dill pickles, chopped chives, chopped parsley, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Add salt to taste, if desired, and mix again.
Shape the Christmas Tree:
- On a serving platter or a flat surface, use the cream cheese mixture to shape a Christmas tree. Start with a cone shape for the tree.
Decorate the Tree:
- Use the dried olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and rosemary leaves to decorate the cream cheese Christmas tree.
- Place the olives around the tree as ornaments, sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to resemble decorations, and use rosemary leaves as garland.
Prepare the Surroundings:
- Arrange Ritz, water crackers, or pretzels around the Christmas tree to serve as the base.
Add Meat Slices:
- Arrange salami slices and prosciutto slices around the tree, creating a festive and appetizing display.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Place the Antipasto Christmas Tree as the centerpiece on your table.
- Invite guests to enjoy the delicious cream cheese dip with the surrounding crackers and meats.
Notes
- Choose a variety of ingredients for a colorful and flavorful Antipasto Christmas Tree.
- Make sure to choose cured meats that are thinly sliced for easy arranging.
- Use toothpicks to secure the pieces of the tree together.
- If you’re making the tree ahead of time, place the ingredients on a platter and arrange the tree right before serving.
- If you want to make the tree vegan, use vegan “meats” like seitan or jackfruit.