# Components:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, chives, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Spread the dip onto a large rectangular serving platter in a triangular form approximately 12 inches tall to resemble a Christmas tree.
03 - Arrange broccoli florets over the dip to imitate pine needles covering the tree shape.
04 - Place cherry tomato halves, cucumber slices, and red bell pepper strips as ornaments evenly across the tree.
05 - Position carrot slices at the base of the tree to represent the trunk.
06 - Surround the platter's perimeter with pretzel sticks or gluten-free crackers for dipping and decoration.
07 - Use black olives to create a star at the top or add additional decorative accents as desired.
08 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain freshness.
