Christmas Chocolate Trees Recipe

Introduction

Celebrate the holidays with these charming Christmas chocolate trees. Easy to make and delightfully festive, they combine rich dark chocolate with crunchy pretzel trunks and colorful sprinkles for a perfect seasonal treat.

Ingredients

• 200 grams dark chocolate
• 50 grams white chocolate
• 1/4 cup mini colorful sprinkles
• 8 pieces pretzel sticks

Instructions

1. Step 1: Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prepare for shaping the chocolate trees.
2. Step 2: Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
3. Step 3: Spoon the melted dark chocolate into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a small tip cut off for easy piping.
4. Step 4: Pipe tree shapes onto the parchment paper, about 3 inches tall and 2 inches wide. Make sure the bottom of each tree overlaps a pretzel stick to serve as the trunk.
5. Step 5: Melt the white chocolate and drizzle it lightly over the chocolate trees to create a snowy effect.
6. Step 6: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle mini colorful sprinkles over the trees to add festive decoration.
7. Step 7: Allow the chocolate trees to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until firm.
8. Step 8: Carefully lift the trees from the parchment paper and arrange them on a festive platter for serving.

Tips & Variations

• Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
• Try different colored sprinkles or edible glitter to customize your trees.
• For a nutty twist, sprinkle crushed nuts over the chocolate before it sets.
• Keep pretzels dry before assembly to maintain crunchiness as trunks.

Storage

Store the chocolate trees in an airtight container at room temperature away from heat or humidity. They will keep well for up to one week. To soften slightly before serving, let them sit at room temperature if chilled.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?

Yes, you can substitute milk chocolate if you prefer a sweeter, creamier flavor. Just adjust the melting time accordingly to avoid burning.

How do I prevent the chocolate trees from breaking when removing them?

Make sure the chocolate is fully set and firm before lifting them off the parchment paper. Gently peel the paper back rather than pulling the chocolate itself to avoid cracks.

Christmas Chocolate Trees Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.8 from 126 reviews

Create festive and delightful Christmas Chocolate Trees using rich dark chocolate, pretzel sticks for trunks, and colorful sprinkles for decoration. This easy no-bake treat is perfect for holiday parties and makes a charming edible decoration.

• Author: Isla
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting chocolate and piping)
• Total Time: 30 minutes including chilling
• Yield: 8 chocolate trees 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

Chocolate Trees

• 200 grams dark chocolate
• 50 grams white chocolate
• 1/4 cup mini colorful sprinkles
• 8 pieces pretzel sticks

Instructions

1. Prepare Baking Tray: Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent the chocolate from sticking and to make lifting the trees easy once set.
2. Melt Dark Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in short bursts of 20-30 seconds and stirring in between, or melt over a double boiler until smooth and fully melted.
3. Pipe Tree Shapes: Spoon the melted dark chocolate into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a small corner cut off. Pipe tree shapes about 3 inches tall and 2 inches wide onto the parchment paper. Ensure the bottom of each tree overlaps an 8-inch pretzel stick to serve as the trunk.
4. Melt White Chocolate: In a separate bowl, melt the white chocolate using the same method as the dark chocolate until smooth. Drizzle over the chocolate trees to create a snow-like effect.
5. Decorate with Sprinkles: While the white chocolate is still wet, immediately scatter mini colorful sprinkles over the trees to decorate and add festive color.
6. Set the Trees: Allow the chocolate trees to set at room temperature or refrigerate them for 15-20 minutes until firm and solid.
7. Serve: Carefully peel the chocolate trees off the parchment paper and arrange them on a festive platter for serving or gift presentation.

Notes

• Using a piping bag makes shaping easier, but a small spoon can also be used if needed.
• If you prefer, you can substitute pretzel sticks with breadsticks or candy canes for the trunk.
• Store the finished trees in an airtight container at room temperature away from heat and humidity for up to one week.
• Double boiler method: Place a heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir chocolate until melted smoothly.
• You can customize decoration with other edible decorations like crushed candy canes or edible glitter.

Keywords: Christmas chocolate trees, holiday dessert, no-bake chocolate recipe, festive treats, chocolate pretzel trees