Chocolate Christmas Tree Recipe

This stunning Chocolate Christmas Tree recipe is a festive masterpiece! Inspired by a cherished office tradition and perfected over the years, this recipe is a guaranteed showstopper. Layer crispy rice treats into a beautiful Christmas tree shape, decorated with your choice of chocolate – milk, white, or even a festive green! Impress your family and friends this holiday season with this easy-to-make, yet elegant dessert. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or as a unique gift. Discover the story behind this recipe, passed down from a generous boss and saved for a special occasion. Get ready to create some holiday magic!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 2107.7 kcal
Protein 55g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Christmas Tree

  • Milk Chocolate Melts
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • Shredded Coconut
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Shortbread Cookie

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How to Make Chocolate Christmas Tree

  1. Melt 2 cups of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Add 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal and 1 cup shredded coconut to the melted chocolate.
  3. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  4. On a sheet of parchment paper, pipe or spoon the mixture into six cross shapes of varying sizes, ensuring the largest cross is in the center.
  5. Refrigerate the cross shapes for 20 minutes, or until firm.
  6. Once firm, place the largest cross on a serving plate or flat board.
  7. Spoon a small amount of the remaining melted chocolate onto the center of the largest cross.
  8. Place the next largest cross on top, gently pressing to adhere.
  9. Repeat with the remaining crosses, finishing with the smallest cross on top. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
  10. Dust the finished Chocolate Christmas Tree with powdered sugar.
  11. Decorate with a star-shaped shortbread cookie (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

753g

Fat

387g

Carbs

81g

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