Whipped Avocado Christmas Tree (Printable)

Creamy avocado blend shaped as a festive tree and decorated with colorful veggies 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

# Cooking steps:

01 - Halve avocados, discard pits, and scoop flesh into a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add lime juice, yogurt, garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and cilantro to the bowl.
03 - Blend the mixture using a hand mixer or food processor until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Transfer whipped avocado to a serving platter and mold into a Christmas tree shape using a spatula or spoon.
05 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese as ornaments; place parsley or dill sprigs as branches and top with carrot star or rounds.
06 - Present immediately with crackers, chips, or vegetable sticks; refrigerate if not consumed within a few hours.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Festive and creamy avocado dip
  • 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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