Creamy, spicy dip shaped like a tree, topped with chili peppers, peppers, and fresh herbs.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
→ Flavorings
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
11 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ Decoration & Topping
12 - 2 to 3 fresh red chili peppers, thinly sliced into rings
13 - 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
14 - 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
16 - 1 small carrot, sliced into thin strips
17 - Crackers or vegetable sticks, for serving
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and shredded cheddar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, chopped chives, and parsley. Stir until fully blended.
03 - Transfer the mixture to a serving platter and shape it into a triangular Christmas tree using a spatula.
04 - Arrange red chili pepper rings as garlands, place diced green and yellow bell peppers as ornaments, and sprinkle chopped cilantro for a pine needle effect.
05 - Place thin carrot strips at the base of the tree to mimic the trunk.
06 - Serve immediately with crackers or vegetable sticks, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
