Christmas Tree Dip

This Christmas Tree Dip appetizer is a party headliner!

It's the layers of scrumptious, bold Mediterranean flavors that make it addictive.

Base: – Can cannellini beans – Reduced-fat cream cheese – Kosher salt Toppings: – Fresh or refrigerated pesto – for the star: yellow bell pepper

In a blender or food processor, combine the beans, cream cheese and salt until very smooth.

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Spread the cream cheese mixture onto a large platter, in the shape of a Christmas tree.

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Then spread a thin layer of pesto over top, not quite to the edge of the cream cheese mixture.

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For the star, use a cookie cutter to cut a star-shape from the flat side of the yellow pepper.

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Decorate your tree with artichokes, roasted red peppers, Kalamatas, and Sweety Drop peppers.

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Swipe up for full recipe!

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