Laughing Cow Christmas Trees
These Laughing Cow Christmas Trees are a fun and festive holiday appetizer made with creamy cheese, crisp vegetables, and savory crackers. Easy to assemble and perfect for holiday gatherings, they’re shaped like mini Christmas trees for a cheerful and whimsical presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 mini Christmas trees
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8–10 Laughing Cow cheese wedges
- 8–10 round crackers (like Ritz or similar)
- 8–10 pretzel sticks
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced (for ornaments)
- 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, cut into small stars (for tree toppers)
- Fresh dill or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Unwrap the Laughing Cow cheese wedges and mold each into a cone or tree shape using clean hands.
- Press each cheese cone gently onto a cracker base to secure it.
- Insert a pretzel stick into the bottom center of each cracker to mimic a tree trunk.
- Roll or press chopped broccoli onto the cheese trees to mimic pine needles.
- Decorate with tiny pieces of red bell pepper to resemble ornaments.
- Cut small star shapes from yellow bell pepper and place them on top of each tree.
- Garnish with fresh dill or parsley for added color, if desired.
- Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Use mini rice cakes or cucumber slices instead of crackers for a lighter option.Try other soft cheeses like goat cheese or cream cheese mixed with herbs.Add edible glitter or gold sprinkles for an elegant touch.Use cherry tomatoes or pomegranate seeds as ornaments.Store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours; do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/laughing-cow-christmas-trees/
