A colorful holiday board shaped like a tree, featuring cheeses, fruits, nuts, and savory accents for festive occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, cut into cubes
02 - 5.3 oz Comté cheese, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, sliced into rounds
→ Charcuterie (optional)
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, rolled
05 - 3.5 oz saucisson sec, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast, sliced
→ Fruits
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small bunch green grapes
09 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
10 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
11 - 1 apple, cored and sliced
→ Vegetables
12 - 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes
13 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
14 - 1.8 oz walnuts
15 - 1.8 oz roasted almonds
16 - 1.8 oz dried apricots
→ Garnishes & Accompaniments
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (for tree branches)
18 - 1 starfruit, sliced (for the top star or substitute with star-shaped cheese)
19 - 1 baguette, sliced
20 - Assorted crackers
# How to Make It:
01 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs on a large serving board in a triangular formation to mimic the shape of a tree.
02 - Starting at the base, alternate rows of cheese cubes, charcuterie, fruits, vegetables, and nuts to create colorful horizontal layers filling the tree outline.
03 - Place the starfruit slice or a star-shaped piece of cheese at the peak of the triangle to represent the tree's star.
04 - Fill any spaces with grapes, pomegranate seeds, and nuts to add texture and visual interest.
05 - Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the bottom of the tree to simulate the trunk.
06 - Chill the assembled platter until ready to serve. Present with small serving forks or cocktail picks.
