Christmas Tree Shaped Charcuterie Board
A festive and creative charcuterie board shaped like a Christmas tree, featuring a variety of cheeses, fruits, and nuts for your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
For the base and shape
- 10 sprigs fresh Rosemary sprigs More or less depending on size
- 1 stalk celery Used as the trunk of the tree
Fruits and Nuts
- 1 cup assorted nuts Almonds are preferred for the pot at the bottom
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- 1-2 star fruits Sliced, for decoration
- 4 ounces red, green, and black seedless grapes Clipped into small clusters
- 1 green kiwi fruit Sliced
Cheeses
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar Cut into ¾-inch squares
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack Cut into the same size as other cheeses
- 4 ounces mild or medium cheddar cheese Cut into equal size as other cheeses
Instructions
Building the Tree
- Start by making the outline of your tree using the rosemary sprigs, beginning at the top and spreading them out wider as you go down.
- Place the celery stalk at the bottom as the trunk of the tree.
- Create each row narrower than the last, starting with cheese, followed by grapes, alternating with another row of cheese, and so on.
- Use kiwi slices in a triangle shape to form the top of the tree.
- Add a slice of star fruit at the top as the star, and add additional slices randomly around the tree.
- Spread cranberries throughout and mix in the nuts for decoration.
- Your Christmas Tree Shaped Charcuterie Board is ready! Assemble it up to 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Choose fresh ingredients for the best flavor and presentation. Consider seasonal fruits and nuts that complement each other. Adjust ingredients based on guest preferences.