Description
A festive and simple cheese and cracker board designed to look like a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Assorted colorful cheeses (cheddar, gouda, brie)
- Variety of crisp crackers
- Fresh herbs (such as rosemary or parsley) for garnish
- Sliced fruits (like strawberries or grapes) for decoration
- Nuts (such as almonds or walnuts) for additional texture
- A little extra vanilla for a cozy aroma
- Fresh butter for richness
- A pinch of flaky salt for contrast
Instructions
- Begin by selecting a large platter or cutting board and arranging your cheeses in a tree shape, starting with larger pieces at the bottom and smaller pieces at the top.
- Place a variety of crackers around the cheese to form the base of the tree.
- Add colorful fruits and nuts throughout the arrangement for visual interest and flavor.
- Finish with fresh herbs for decoration, placing them like garland on your cheese tree.
- Serve with small cheese knives and toothpicks for easy access.
Notes
You can swap in seasonal cheeses or fruits depending on availability. It’s a forgiving recipe meant for improvisation and personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg