Spiral Cucumber Christmas Trees (Printable)

Crisp cucumber ribbons shaped as festive trees with creamy cheese and fresh herbs, perfect for holiday gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers
02 - 6 cherry tomatoes

→ Dairy

03 - 3.5 ounces cream cheese, softened

→ Herbs & Seasonings

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes & Assembly

07 - 12 small pretzel sticks
08 - 12 star-shaped yellow bell pepper slices (optional)
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Wash cucumbers thoroughly; slice lengthwise into long, thin ribbons using a mandoline or vegetable peeler.
02 - Combine softened cream cheese with dill, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth in a small bowl.
03 - Cut each cherry tomato in half.
04 - Thread one cucumber ribbon onto a pretzel stick, folding it back and forth to form a zigzag, tree-like shape.
05 - Apply a small dollop of herbed cream cheese to the base of each cucumber tree.
06 - Place half a cherry tomato or a star-shaped pepper slice on top of each tree.
07 - Sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds over the assembled trees if desired.
08 - Arrange trees upright on a serving platter and serve immediately to maintain crispness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare with no cooking required.
  • Refreshing and light, perfect for holiday appetizing without heaviness.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, adaptable to many dietary preferences.
  • Visually festive and fun, making your party table stand out.
02 -
  • Use a mandoline slicer for perfectly even cucumber ribbons that are easy to fold.
  • Soften the cream cheese well before mixing to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  • Serve immediately to keep the pretzel sticks crisp and prevent sogginess.
  • Experiment with different herbs to customize the flavor to your liking.
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