Tired of the same old Christmas cookies and cakes? Why not switch things up this year with a show-stopping Christmas tree buttercream board? It's easier than you think, and it's sure to impress your holiday guests! This is a sweet alternative to the trendy butter board that's gone viral. Here's everything you need to know to make your very own TREEt. This post may contain affiliate links.

HOW TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS TREE BUTTERCREAM BOARD

‘Tis the season for Christmas parties, and what better way to spread holiday cheer than with a beautiful (and delicious) Christmas Tree Buttercream Board! With easy buttercream and tasty cookie and donuts to dip, guests will obsess.

Not only is this festive dessert impressive to look at, it’s also surprisingly easy to make. I’m excited to walk you through everything you need to know to create your own show-stopping Christmas Tree Buttercream Board.

CHRISTMAS TREE BUTTERCREAM BOARD INGREDIENTS

It's super easy to make your own buttercream and tint in just the way you like. With a small handful of common ingredients, you'll be piping your own in just minutes.

Then, we add a couple extra touches to give this a Christmas tree vibe. Finally, you add your favorite treats to dip into the frosting.

Here is what you need:

• Confectioners’ Sugar 

• Unsalted Butter

• Vanilla Extract

• Gel Food Coloring like Chefmaster Liqua-gel

• Jelly Beans

• Variety of Cookies, Sweets & Treats for Dipping (Get list below)

You will also need the following supplies:

• Measuring Cups and Spoons of Various Sizes
• Medium Mixing Bowl
• Small Mixing Bowls
• Spatula
• Electric Mixer
• Tipless Piping Bags
• Charcuterie Board (suggested size 12” x 20”)

ASSEMBLE A CHRISTMAS TREE BUTTERCREAM BOARD

Not only is this dessert board super easy to make, but it's also sure to impress all of your holiday guests. With just a handful of very simple steps, you can have your own custom buttercream board to serve for the holidays. Lets ho ho have a little fun with this.

In a medium bowl, beat confectioners’ sugar, butter and vanilla extract on high until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). 

Separate buttercream frosting into 3 separate bowls. You’ll need about 1 tablespoon of frosting to color black and ¼ cup of frosting to color yellow. The remainder of frosting can be colored green. 

Place all frostings into tipless piping bags – one color per bag. 

Start by making a large green frosting triangle on a large charcuterie board (pictured here is a 12” x 20” board).

Then take the yellow frosting and make a star at the top of the “tree”.  

Take the black buttercream bag and place a long wiggly line throughout the green to look like a string of Christmas lights.

Be sure the rows of lines are wide enough to fit on the jelly bean “lights” that we're adding in the next step. 

Place jelly bean “lights” on the black frosting lines. Alternate jelly bean colors. 

Place chocolate cookies or brownies at the bottom of the green triangle to look like the tree trunk. 

Fill the rest of the board in with the cookies and other sweets you have to dip into the buttercream. 

Buttercream can stay out at room temperature for about 3 days but it should be wrapped well in food-safe plastic wrap.

The best way to store these leftovers is to scoop the buttercream into a food-safe container.

Then keep the candies and other sweets stored separately in food-safe containers at room temperature. 

WHAT SHOULD I SERVE WITH A BUTTERCREAM BOARD?

Here are some thought-starters. Mini donuts, mini brownies, mini cinnamon buns, shortbread cookies, chocolate dipped cookies, ginger cookies, pretzels, chocolate covered pretzel rods, Oreos, pound cake, fresh fruits for dipping like strawberries, Christmas candies.

This holiday season, ditch the traditional dessert spread in favor of something a little more fun and festive: a Christmas tree buttercream board! A buttercream Christmas tree is the most festive dessert I can imagine. If you are looking for a fun and easy holiday dessert, this recipe will not disappoint!

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and of course, food! If you're looking to make your holiday gathering a little sweeter this year, then you need to try out this Christmas Tree Buttercream Board. It's fun, festive, and most importantly, delicious! You can save or print the recipe below.

A buttercream Christmas tree is the most festive dessert I can imagine. If you are looking for a fun and easy holiday dessert, this recipe will not disappoint!

So what are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen and start whipping up your own Christmas tree buttercream board today.

Get creative with it... it's all about having FUN!

Want more holiday dessert board ideas? Try these!

Santa Clause Cheesecake Ball

Santa Clause Candy Charcuterie Board

If you make your own version and share on social media, I would love to see it. Tag @cutefetti so that I can see.