A festive holiday board combining cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and sweet accents arranged like a tree.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - ½ cup dried apricots, halved
→ Savory Accompaniments
08 - ½ cup green olives, pitted
09 - ½ cup Marcona or roasted almonds
10 - ¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
→ Sweets
11 - ¼ cup dark chocolate squares
12 - ¼ cup honey or fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
13 - 1½ cups assorted crackers (gluten-free if preferred)
14 - ½ baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
# Steps:
01 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs on a large wooden board or platter to form the shape of a tree.
02 - Create the bottom layer by laying rows of crackers and bread slices along the rosemary outline.
03 - Alternately arrange cubed cheeses, halved grapes, cranberries, and apple slices in rows ascending the tree shape.
04 - Scatter green olives, almonds, and dried apricot halves between the layers to fill gaps and add variety.
05 - Position goat cheese balls and dark chocolate squares as festive accents throughout the tree.
06 - Set a small bowl of honey or fig jam near the base or side of the display for dipping.
07 - Enhance the presentation 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 enjoy.
