# What you need:
→ Dip
01 - 1 cup 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
# Steps to follow:
01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, chives, dill, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and fully integrated.
02 - Spread the prepared dip onto a large rectangular serving platter in a triangular form approximately 12 inches tall to create a Christmas tree shape.
03 - Distribute broccoli florets evenly over the dip to resemble pine tree needles.
04 - Place cherry tomato halves, cucumber slices, and red bell pepper strips artistically on the dip to represent ornaments.
05 - Arrange carrot slices along the base of the triangle to imitate the tree trunk.
06 - Arrange pretzel sticks or gluten-free crackers around the platter edges as accompanying snacks.
07 - Use pitted black olives to create a star atop the tree or additional decorations as desired.
08 - Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
