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Christmas Tree Cheese Board

A festive and easy-to-make Christmas Tree Cheese Board that's perfect for holiday gatherings. This board features a variety of cheeses, crackers, fruits, and nuts arranged in a fun tree shape.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tree
  • 1 slice Cheddar cheese (thick slice) For the star
  • 12 Cheese cubes (various types)
  • 1 cup Green grapes
  • 1 cup Purple grapes
  • 0.5 cup Black olives
  • 0.5 cup Green olives
  • 1 cup Assorted crackers
  • 0.5 cup Walnuts
  • 0.5 cup Pecans
  • 2 Dates For the trunk
For Decoration
  • 0.25 cup Fresh rosemary sprigs For greenery
  • 0.25 cup Fresh thyme sprigs For greenery

Method
 

Assembly
  1. Use a small star cookie cutter to cut a star out of the slice of cheddar cheese. Place the star at the top of your serving board or platter.
  2. Begin layering your ingredients below the star, starting with the narrowest parts of the 'tree' and widening as you move down. Aim for thin layers that gradually increase in width.
  3. Arrange cheese cubes, grapes, and olives to form the layers of the tree. You can overlap items slightly to create a fuller look.
  4. Tuck in crackers and nuts between the cheese and fruit to fill gaps and add texture.
  5. Continue building layers until you are about an inch from the bottom of the board.
  6. Place the two dates at the bottom of the 'tree' to create the trunk.
  7. Garnish the board with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs around the base and sides of the tree to resemble festive greenery.

Notes

This festive cheese board is designed to be visually appealing and delicious. Feel free to substitute any of the ingredients with your favorites or what you have on hand. Enjoy the holiday spirit!