A colorful holiday arrangement with cranberries, cheeses, nuts, and fresh fruits shaped like a festive tree.
# Ingredients:
→ 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 - 0.25 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 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 needed)
14 - 0.5 baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs to mimic pine branches
# Directions:
01 - On a large wooden board or platter, outline a tree shape using fresh rosemary sprigs as branches.
02 - Layer rows of crackers and bread slices from the base upward to establish the tree's foundation.
03 - Alternate layers of cheeses, halved grapes, fresh cranberries, and apple slices, building up the tree shape.
04 - Distribute green olives, almonds, and dried apricots evenly to fill gaps and provide color contrast.
05 - Place goat cheese balls and dark chocolate squares as decorative accents resembling ornaments.
06 - Position a small bowl of honey or fig jam near the board’s base or side for dipping.
07 - Enhance the presentation with extra rosemary sprigs and optionally a star-shaped cracker or cheese slice atop the tree.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
