A colorful holiday tree platter with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and savory bites arranged for festive 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 decoration
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 on a large serving board forming a triangular shape to define the tree outline.
02 - Starting at the base, arrange alternating rows of cheeses, charcuterie (if using), fruits, vegetables, and nuts in horizontal lines within the rosemary outline.
03 - Place the starfruit slice or a star-shaped cheese piece at the apex of the tree as a decorative star.
04 - Fill any empty spaces with grapes, pomegranate seeds, and nuts to enrich color and texture.
05 - Position sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the base of the tree to mimic the trunk.
06 - Refrigerate until ready to serve. Provide small forks or cocktail picks for convenience.
