Description
A festive and visually appealing charcuterie board shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 10 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 celery stalk (trunk)
- Red, green, and black seedless grapes (clipped into small clusters or removed from stems)
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (cut into ¾-inch squares)
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (cut to the same size as other cheeses)
- 4 ounces mild cheddar cheese (cut to the same size as other cheeses)
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- 1-2 star fruits (sliced)
- 1 cup assorted nuts
- 1 green kiwi fruit (sliced)
Instructions
- Outline your tree with the rosemary sprigs starting at the top and spreading outward.
- Adjust the sprigs to create a full and balanced shape.
- Place the celery stalk at the bottom for the trunk, selecting a length that looks appealing.
- Assemble each row from the bottom up, ensuring the design remains well-balanced and visually pleasing.
- Start with a row of sharp cheddar, followed by clusters of red grapes.
- Add another layer of Monterey Jack, then fill with green grapes.
- Continue layering with mild cheddar and finish with black grapes.
- Place kiwi slices toward the top for a creative peak to your tree.
- Top it off with a slice of star fruit to crown your creation.
- Sprinkle cranberries and assorted nuts around the tree, using almonds to create a pot at the base of the celery stalk if desired.
Notes
Feel free to switch up the types or amounts of nuts or cheeses based on your guests’ preferences. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
