# What you'll need:
→ 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
# Method:
01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, chives, dill, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Spread the dip on a large rectangular serving platter into a triangle shape approximately 12 inches tall, representing a Christmas tree.
03 - Place broccoli florets evenly over the dip to simulate pine needles of the tree.
04 - Decorate the tree with halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red bell pepper strips as festive ornaments.
05 - Arrange sliced baby carrots at the base of the tree to resemble the trunk.
06 - Scatter pretzel sticks or gluten-free crackers around the platter edges to represent presents and provide dipping options.
07 - Use pitted black olives to craft a star at the top of the tree or add additional decorative accents as desired.
08 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
