Description
Celebrate the holidays with this festive Guacamole Christmas Tree recipe, perfect for parties and gatherings. Creamy mashed avocados mixed with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice are shaped into a vibrant tree and decorated with colorful bell peppers and black olives to resemble ornaments, garlands, and a trunk. This refreshing and healthy appetizer brings a fun, seasonal twist to classic guacamole that’s sure to delight your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Guacamole Base
- 12 Avocados
- 4 Roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
- 1/2 Onion (diced)
- Salt (to taste)
- Cilantro (optional, chopped)
- Juice of 3 Limes
Decorations
- Bell Peppers (red, yellow, and green; thin strips and small circles cut out)
- Black Olives (3-4 for the trunk)
Instructions
- Chop Vegetables: Finely chop the onion, tomatoes, and cilantro (if using) to prepare for mixing into the guacamole.
- Prepare Avocados: Scoop the flesh of all 12 avocados into a large bowl, creating the creamy base of your guacamole.
- Add Ingredients: Add the diced onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and a pinch of salt to the bowl with the avocado.
- Add Lime Juice: Juice the 3 limes directly into the bowl to add brightness and help preserve the guacamole’s color.
- Mash Mixture: Use a fork or potato masher to mash all ingredients together until the guacamole reaches your desired consistency, preferably a little chunky for texture.
- Form Christmas Tree Shape: Transfer the guacamole onto a Christmas tree-shaped bowl or platter, shaping it neatly to resemble a tree.
- Create Garland: Cut thin strips of red bell pepper and drape them across the tree to mimic garlands.
- Make Ornaments: Using a small round cutter, cut out small circles from yellow and green bell peppers and place them on the tree as ornaments.
- Add Trunk: Arrange 3-4 black olives at the bottom of the tree to represent the trunk.
- Serve: Position your Christmas tree dish on a serving platter and surround it with chips or your favorite dippers for an inviting presentation.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm avocados to achieve a creamy yet chunky texture.
- If you don’t have a Christmas tree-shaped bowl, shape the guacamole manually on a flat platter.
- Adjust salt and lime juice to taste for a balanced flavor.
- Cilantro is optional; omit if you prefer a milder guacamole.
- Serve immediately to prevent browning or cover with plastic wrap tightly against the guacamole to minimize air exposure.
