A colorful holiday spread combining cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweets arranged like a festive tree.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, cut into cubes
02 - 3.5 oz sharp white cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz herbed goat cheese, rolled into balls
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 green apple, sliced
07 - 0.5 cup dried apricots, halved
→ Savory Accompaniments
08 - 0.5 cup pitted green olives
09 - 0.5 cup marcona or roasted almonds
10 - 0.25 cup pepitas or pumpkin seeds
→ Sweets
11 - 0.25 cup dark chocolate squares
12 - 0.25 cup honey or fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
13 - 1.5 cups assorted crackers (gluten-free option available)
14 - 0.5 baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs to resemble pine branches
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs on a large wooden board or platter to outline a Christmas tree shape.
02 - Form the base of the tree by layering rows of assorted crackers and bread slices.
03 - Alternate layers of cubed cheeses, halved grapes, fresh cranberries, and apple slices, progressing upward along the tree shape.
04 - Scatter pitted green olives, almonds, and halved dried apricots throughout to fill empty spaces and add color contrast.
05 - Place herbed goat cheese balls and dark chocolate squares intermittently to mimic Christmas tree ornaments.
06 - Position a small bowl of honey or fig jam near the base or side of the board for dipping.
07 - Enhance the design with extra rosemary sprigs and optionally top with a star-shaped cracker or cheese slice.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
