Whipped Avocado Christmas Tree (Printable version)

Creamy avocado blend shaped and adorned with colorful veggies and herbs for a festive holiday treat.

# What you need:

→ Avocado Base

01 - 3 ripe avocados
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
03 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

→ Christmas Tree Decorations

08 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
09 - 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, finely diced
10 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
11 - 2 tablespoons purple onion, finely diced
12 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
13 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, optional
14 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs for branches
15 - 1 small carrot, sliced into thin rounds or star shapes

→ To Serve

16 - Crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add lime juice, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
03 - Using a hand mixer or food processor, whip the mixture until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Transfer the whipped avocado to a large serving platter and shape it into a Christmas tree form using a spatula or spoon.
05 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese as ornaments. Place parsley or dill sprigs to simulate pine branches and top with carrot stars or rounds.
06 - Serve immediately with crackers, chips, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate if not serving at once and consume within a few hours for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive presentation for holidays
  • Delicious creamy texture with fresh veggies
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and omit feta cheese
  • Consume within a few hours for best color and flavor
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm avocados for best texture
  • Decorate just before serving to keep freshness
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