Cucumber Christmas Trees
Cucumber Christmas Trees are a festive and healthy appetizer that adds charm to any holiday gathering. These delightful edible decorations combine the crispness of fresh cucumbers with creamy cheese and vibrant toppings, creating a light and colorful treat that’s sure to impress your guests. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, these little trees are not only fun to make but also deliciously refreshing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill)
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and slice off both ends to create a flat base.
- Cut each cucumber into three sections: one large piece for the trunk and two smaller pieces for the branches, trimming the tops into a triangular shape.
- Spread softened cream cheese generously over each cucumber section.
- Skewer cherry tomatoes onto toothpicks and insert them into the tops of each cucumber 'tree.' Decorate with chopped herbs around the base.
- Assemble on a platter, stacking the trunk at the bottom with branches arranged above.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree (50g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg