Avocado Christmas trees

Given its vibrant green colour, avocado makes for the perfect ingredient to infuse into your Christmas celebrations. These Avocado Christmas trees are a delightful and imaginative addition to your holiday party platter, guaranteed to bring a festive spirit. This recipe is simple and an excellent opportunity for kids to join in the fun.

NZ Avocado

10 mins

4 as appetiser or 16 canapes

Easy

Avocado Christmas trees

Ingredients

  • 2 New Zealand avocados
  • 4 pita breads
  • Cream cheese - spreadable
  • Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cherry tomatoes- cut in half
  • 1 Yellow capsicum- diced
  • 1 Spring onion- Sliced into small round pieces.
  • Pretzel sticks

Method

Method

  1. Begin by quartering the pita bread evenly and generously spreading them with cream cheese.
  2. Gently insert pretzel sticks into the base of each pita triangle. You can either keep them separate for individual canapés or join two together for a delightful party snack (like we have).
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the avocados and then mix in lemon juice, salt, and pepper, creating a simple guacamole. Spread the guac onto the pita breads.
  4. Arrange tomatoes, spring onions, and capsicum on top of the avocado, resembling festive baubles on a Christmas tree.
  5. Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, slice the cheese into stars and crown your “trees” with these delightful ornaments.

Enjoy these festive flavours and ‘Avo Merry Christmas!’

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