Festive Broccoli Christmas Tree
Create a Charming Broccoli Tree for Your Christmas Home Party!
An easy-to-make Broccoli Tree perfect for beginners and a fun activity for the whole family! It’s a delightful dish that looks as good as it tastes. Enjoy creating holiday memories together! 🎄
Ingredients- 1 head of broccoli
- 1 slice of cheddar cheese
- 1 container of plain yogurt (approx. 100g)
- 3-5 cherry tomatoes
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by thoroughly washing the broccoli under running water. Clean the florets carefully, separate them, and then soak them in lightly salted water for about 5 minutes. This ensures they are impeccably clean.
Step 2
Arrange the washed broccoli in a steamer basket. Steam for approximately 3 minutes. While steaming, you can thinly slice the broccoli stem (after peeling its tough outer layer) and steam it alongside the florets. This makes the stem tender and edible.
Step 3
After steaming, immediately rinse the broccoli under cold running water to cool it down. This step is crucial for preserving its vibrant green color and maintaining a crisp texture. Drain the water thoroughly.
Step 4
Now, let’s assemble the tree! Use the steamed broccoli stem as the trunk of your tree, standing it up on your serving plate. Then, arrange the steamed broccoli florets around the stem, building outwards to create a full, tree-shaped canopy.
Step 5
Add festive decorations with the bright red cherry tomatoes. Slice them into halves or quarters, depending on their size, to create colorful ornaments. Place these tomato pieces strategically around the broccoli tree.
Step 6
For a sparkling tree topper, use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out a star from the cheddar cheese slice. Place this cheese star firmly on the very top of your broccoli tree to complete the festive look!
Step 7
To create a snowy base for your tree, spoon a generous amount of plain yogurt around the bottom of the broccoli trunk. This will give the appearance of freshly fallen snow and add a tangy flavor.
Step 8
For an extra touch of snowy realism, dip the tip of a chopstick into the yogurt and gently dab it onto the ‘snow’ areas. This creates a lovely, textured effect resembling fluffy snowflakes.
Step 9
Your beautiful Broccoli Christmas Tree is ready to be enjoyed! Serve it with extra plain yogurt or some melted cheddar cheese on the side for dipping. The combination of fresh broccoli, tangy yogurt, and savory cheese is a delightful treat for everyone. Happy holidays! ☃️
