A colorful holiday board with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweets arranged like a festive tree.
# What You'll 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 - 0.5 cup dried apricots, halved
→ Savory Accompaniments
08 - 0.5 cup green olives, pitted
09 - 0.5 cup Marcona or roasted almonds
10 - 0.25 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 option available)
14 - 0.5 baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
# How to Make It:
01 - On a large wooden board or platter, outline a tree shape using fresh rosemary sprigs to represent branches.
02 - Layer rows of crackers and bread slices, beginning at the base, to create the tree's bottom section.
03 - Alternate layers of cheeses, grapes, cranberries, and apple slices, ascending the outlined tree shape.
04 - Distribute olives, almonds, and dried apricots throughout to fill gaps and add visual contrast.
05 - Place goat cheese balls and dark chocolate squares as decorative accents resembling ornaments.
06 - Set a small bowl of honey or fig jam near the base or side of the board for dipping.
07 - Add extra rosemary sprigs for greenery and optionally top the tree with a star-shaped cracker or cheese slice.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
