A colorful holiday board with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweet touches in a festive tree shape.
# Ingredients:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, cubed
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 - 0.25 cup dried apricots, halved
→ Savory Accompaniments
08 - 0.25 cup green olives, pitted
09 - 0.25 cup marcona almonds or roasted almonds
10 - 0.125 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 if preferred)
14 - 0.5 baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
# Directions:
01 - On a large wooden board or platter, arrange fresh rosemary sprigs outlining a tree shape to simulate branches.
02 - Start at the bottom by layering rows of crackers and bread slices to form the tree’s base.
03 - Alternate rows of cubed cheeses, halved grapes, cranberries, and apple slices ascending along the tree form.
04 - Scatter green olives, almonds, and dried apricots intermittently to fill gaps and enhance color contrast.
05 - Arrange herbed goat cheese balls and dark chocolate squares as decorative accents within the tree.
06 - Position a small bowl of honey or fig jam near the base or side for dipping purposes.
07 - Garnish the tree with additional rosemary and optionally top with a star-shaped cracker or cheese slice.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
