Visually festive board with meats, cheeses, fruits, and savory bites arranged as a Christmas tree.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz gouda, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz brie, cut into wedges
04 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls
→ Meats
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz soppressata, sliced
→ Fruits
08 - 1 cup seedless green grapes
09 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
11 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
12 - 1 small bunch fresh rosemary, for garnish
→ Accompaniments
13 - ½ cup mixed olives
14 - ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts
15 - ½ cup roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
16 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Crackers & Breads
17 - 1 box assorted crackers (use gluten-free if required)
18 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Decoration
19 - 1 small star-shaped piece of yellow cheese, for tree topper
20 - Fresh rosemary sprigs to mimic tree branches
# Steps to Follow:
01 - On a large rectangular or wooden serving board, sketch a triangular outline as a guide for the tree shape; use parchment paper beneath if desired.
02 - Starting from the bottom, arrange alternating layers of meats, cheeses, fruits, and accompaniments within the triangle, grouping similar items for visual harmony.
03 - Insert fresh rosemary sprigs between layers to resemble tree branches.
04 - Position the star-shaped yellow cheese at the apex to serve as the tree topper.
05 - Arrange crackers and sliced baguette around the base of the tree.
06 - Scatter pomegranate seeds and roasted nuts throughout the display to add color and texture contrast.
07 - Fill any empty spaces with additional fruits or nuts as needed to create a full appearance.
08 - Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to present.
