Easy Christmas Tree Dip

This Christmas Tree Dip appetizer is a party headliner! Layers of scrumptious, bold Mediterranean flavors make it addictive.

But, luckily, it’s quick and easy to whip up. So, you definitely won’t mind when everyone requests that you make it year after year!

- beans - cream cheese - salt - pesto - bell pepper - olives

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

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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. Cut a rectangle from your brownish pepper for the tree's trunk.

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

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This Christmas Tree Dip tastes best when the cream cheese mixture is softer and is not really cold, straight out of the refrigerator.

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Swipe up for full recipe!

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