A colorful holiday tree platter with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweet touches for festive occasions.
# What You Need:
→ 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 or roasted almonds
10 - 0.125 cup pepitas (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 needed)
14 - 0.5 baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Use fresh rosemary sprigs on a large wooden board or platter to delineate the shape of a holiday tree.
02 - Layer rows of assorted crackers and bread slices starting from the base to form the bottom part of the tree.
03 - Arrange alternating rows of cubed cheeses, halved grapes, fresh cranberries, and green apple slices ascending the tree shape.
04 - Distribute green olives, almonds, and dried apricots throughout gaps for texture and color contrast.
05 - Position goat cheese balls and dark chocolate squares sparingly as festive decorations resembling ornaments.
06 - Present a small bowl of honey or fig jam near the base or side for added sweetness.
07 - Add additional rosemary sprigs and optionally crown the tree top with a star-shaped cracker or cheese slice.
08 - Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
