Spinach Dip Christmas Tree
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During the holiday season, I love having a few festive appetizers ready that make entertaining feel effortless. This Pull apart spinach dip Christmas tree is one of those fun, eye-catching recipes that looks like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen, but it actually comes together really easily with just a handful of simple ingredients.
Warm, cheesy, and beautifully golden, this Spinach Dip Christmas Tree the kind of party snack that disappears the moment you set it on the table.
What I especially love about this Crescent dough Christmas tree recipe is how easy it is to customize for any gathering—from Christmas movie nights to holiday potlucks or family get-togethers.
This holiday appetizer is quick to prepare, easy to serve, and brings a little extra cheer to every holiday spread.
This Crescent Roll Christmas Tree is one of our easy Christmas recipes you will want to bookmark.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Festive and looks great the table
- Quick to assemble with a simple spinach dip
- A very budget-friendly holiday appetizer
- Easy to make-ahead
- Kid-friendly and fun for holiday baking parties
Ingredients
- Frozen chopped spinach – thawed and drained.
- Cream cheese
- Shredded mozzarella
- Grated Parmesan
- Garlic
- Butter
- Italian Seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt & pepper
- Refrigerated crescent dough sheet (or puff pastry)
- marinara sauce (for serving)
Substitutions and Variations
- You can switch out Mozzarella cheese for Monterey Jack or Cheddar.
- You can add a little cooked crumbled bacon to the filing if you like
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How to Make A Crescent Dough Christmas Tree
Step by Step Instructions Overview
Step 1 – Prepare the spinach dip filling by adding dip ingredients to a bowl.
Step 2 – Mix until fully incorporated. Set aside.
Step 3 – Lay out crescent dough sheet and cut into two matching tree-shaped triangles.
Step 4 – Spread the Spinach dip filling on one triangle.
Step 5 – Add the second dough triangle o top of the one with the dip.
Step 1 – Make “branches” by cutting slits on both sides and twisting. Brush with egg wash and bake until golden.
Step 7 – Serve warm. I like to serve with marinara sauce.
Raquel’s Time Saving Tips
- Drain spinach well — squeeze it in paper towels to avoid soggy dough. This is SUPER important.
- Keep dough chilled for easier shaping and cleaner cuts.
- Use a pizza cutter to create straight, even lines when making the trees.
- Make ahead: Prepare the tree up to the “bake” step and refrigerate 24 hours before baking.
- Warm up leftovers in the air fryer for crispness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes or in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes
Serving Suggestion
Place the Crescent dough Christmas tree on a wooden board with small bowls of marinara, ranch, or warm cheese sauce.
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Spinach Dip Christmas Tree
Ingredients
- 12 ounce frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- On a large cutting board, unroll the pizza dough. Cut a triangle out from the middle of the rectangle.
- On another cutting board, take the extra pieces and form a second triangle.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the spinach, cream cheese, garlic, salt, onion powder, pepper, chili powder, Italian seasoning, parmesan, and mozzarella until well combined.
- Spread this mixture evenly over the triangle cut out of pizza dough.
- Add the other triangle over top of the dip, and pinch the seams together.
- Cut strips into the sides of the triangle, leaving about 1 inch of space with the dough still connected.
- Take each strip and twist.
- Bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.
- After removing from the oven, melt the butter, and add the garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Brush this mixture over the spinach dip tree.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes or in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes
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