A colorful holiday tree platter with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and savory bites for easy entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, cubed
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 - Assorted crackers
# How to Make It:
01 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a triangular form on a large serving board to delineate the festive tree.
02 - Starting at the base, alternate layers of cheese cubes, charcuterie, fruits, vegetables, and nuts to form colorful horizontal rows filling the triangle shape.
03 - Place the sliced starfruit or a star-shaped piece of cheese at the apex to resemble the tree’s star.
04 - Nestle grapes, pomegranate seeds, and nuts into the empty spaces for added color and texture.
05 - Position sliced baguette and crackers along the bottom as the tree trunk foundation.
06 - Refrigerate until ready, then serve accompanied by small forks or cocktail picks.
