A colorful holiday platter arranged as a tree with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and savory bites perfect for gatherings.
# What you need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, cut into cubes
02 - 5.3 oz Comté cheese, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, sliced into rounds
→ Charcuterie (optional, omit for vegetarian)
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, rolled
05 - 3.5 oz saucisson sec, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast, sliced
→ Fruits
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small bunch green grapes
09 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
10 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
11 - 1 apple, cored and sliced
→ Vegetables
12 - 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes
13 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
14 - 1.8 oz walnuts
15 - 1.8 oz roasted almonds
16 - 1.8 oz dried apricots
→ Garnishes & Accompaniments
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (for tree branches)
18 - 1 starfruit, sliced (or star-shaped cheese piece)
19 - 1 baguette, sliced
20 - Crackers, assorted
# Directions:
01 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a triangular formation on a large serving board to create the outline of the tree.
02 - Starting from the base, alternate rows of cheese cubes, charcuterie (if using), fruits, vegetables, and nuts to fill the tree shape with colorful horizontal layers.
03 - Place the starfruit slice or a star-shaped piece of cheese at the top point of the tree as a decorative star.
04 - Fill any spaces with grapes, pomegranate seeds, and nuts for added texture and vibrant color.
05 - Arrange sliced baguette and crackers along the bottom edge to represent the tree trunk.
06 - Refrigerate the platter until serving time and present with small serving forks or cocktail picks.
