Description
Create a festive and fun Christmas Tree Frosting Board that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. This creamy, green-colored cream cheese frosting is beautifully piped into a Christmas tree shape and adorned with colorful M&Ms and a butter toffee trunk. Serve it alongside cookies and crackers for a delightful dipping experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting
- 2.8 ounces (80g) softened butter
- 2.8 ounces (80g) powdered sugar
- 5.6 ounces (160g) cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
Decoration
- M&M candy (for decorating)
- Butter toffee (for the tree trunk)
Serving
- Cookies and crackers (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until creamy. Then add the cream cheese and continue beating until stiff peaks form, indicating a light and fluffy texture.
- Add Flavor and Color: Mix in the vanilla extract for flavor, followed by green gel food coloring to achieve a festive green shade perfect for the Christmas tree theme.
- Shape the Tree: Transfer the green frosting into a piping bag. On a wide serving plate, pipe the frosting in the shape of a Christmas tree, starting from the base and working towards the top to create a layered effect.
- Decorate the Tree: Decorate the frosted tree with colorful M&M candies to resemble ornaments. Place butter toffee pieces at the base to serve as the tree trunk, enhancing the visual appeal.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange cookies and crackers around the plate for dipping into the frosting Christmas tree. This makes for a festive, interactive holiday treat that’s fun for all ages.
Notes
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easy mixing and smooth frosting.
- You can adjust the amount of green food coloring to get your preferred shade.
- Use a wide plate or platter to have enough space for the tree and dipping crackers/cookies.
- To make the frosting piping easier, chill the frosting briefly if it softens too much while working.
- Substitute M&Ms with any small colorful candies or sprinkles if desired.
