Whipped Avocado Christmas Tree (Printable Version)

Creamy avocado dip shaped like a festive tree with colorful vegetable decorations and fresh herbs.

# Ingredient List:

→ Avocado Base

01 - 3 ripe avocados
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
03 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

→ Christmas Tree Decorations

08 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
09 - 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, finely diced
10 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
11 - 2 tablespoons purple onion, finely diced
12 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
13 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)
14 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs
15 - 1 small carrot, sliced into thin rounds or star shapes

→ To Serve

16 - Crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks

# How to Make:

01 - Halve the avocados, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add lime juice, yogurt, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
03 - Use a hand mixer or food processor to whip ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Transfer whipped avocado to a serving platter and shape into a Christmas tree using a spatula or spoon.
05 - Adorn the avocado tree with cherry tomatoes, diced peppers, onion, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese as ornaments. Arrange parsley or dill sprigs as branches and top with carrot star or rounds.
06 - Serve immediately with crackers, chips, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate if not serving right away; consume within a few hours to preserve freshness and color.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Festive and creamy
  • Perfect holiday appetizer or centerpiece
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use a plant-based yogurt and omit feta cheese
  • Add a pinch of chili flakes for extra heat
03 -
  • Assemble and decorate just before serving for best presentation
  • Try using radish slices sweet corn or olives for additional decoration
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