Ingredients
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24
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24
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14
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24
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12
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18
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34
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8
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2
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Directions
Show Stopping Christmas Tree Centerpiece (Edible), This will stop people in their tracks at any Christmas party or buffet You need a styrofoam tree (from the craft store) I got this idea from a Gooseberry Patch Christmas book about 10 years ago, and use this for any buffet or party we go to You will also need a piece of cardboard, toothpicks and foil Encourage guests to eat the tree They may not want to at first , I can’t say I had your recipe, but I make the same thing every christmas holiday Mine came from a craft book from up north years ago It is a wonderful recipe and not hard at all Mine didn’t have shrimp, but broccoli, but the shrimp is a great idea Fun and really a nice presentation I’ll be sure to try the shrimp this year , This will stop people in their tracks at any Christmas party or buffet You need a styrofoam tree (from the craft store) I got this idea from a Gooseberry Patch Christmas book about 10 years ago, and use this for any buffet or party we go to You will also need a piece of cardboard, toothpicks and foil Encourage guests to eat the tree They may not want to at first
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Steps
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1
Done
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Allow Cream Cheese to Come to Room Temperature. |
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2
Done
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Cover Stryrofoam Tree Base With Plastic Wrap. Pull Tightly and Make It Smooth. |
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3
Done
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Using a Frosting Knife or Spatula, Cover the Entire Tree With Cream Cheese (not the Bottom). |
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4
Done
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Layer Ingredients Starting at the Bottom, One Row Per Ingredient. |
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5
Done
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Stick a Toothpick Into the Foam and Attach the Food Item to the Toothpick. |
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6
Done
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Make Layers Even |
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7
Done
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I Usually Start With Cherry Tomatoes on the Bottom Since They Are Tought Enough to Hold the Weight of the Next Item. |
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8
Done
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Layer the Foods in the Color Combination You Like. |
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9
Done
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You May Repeat Layers. |
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10
Done
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Cover Any Holes With Parsley. |
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11
Done
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Buy an Inexpensive Small Star For the Top. |
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12
Done
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Refrigerate Until Serving. |
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13
Done
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Cut a 22" Piece of Cardboard. |
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14
Done
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Cover It With Foil. |
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15
Done
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Put the Tree in the Center and Scatter Crackers and a Couple of Bowls of Cocktail Sauce at the Base. |
