Holiday platter shaped like a tree with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and savory bites perfect for festive occasions.
# What you'll 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 a star-shaped piece of cheese)
19 - 1 baguette, sliced
20 - Assorted crackers
# Method:
01 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs on a large serving board in a triangular shape to form the tree outline.
02 - Starting from the base, alternate rows of cheese cubes, charcuterie (if using), fruits, vegetables, and nuts to create colorful horizontal layers filling the tree shape.
03 - Place the sliced starfruit or a star-shaped piece of cheese at the top as the tree's decorative star.
04 - Fill any gaps with grapes, pomegranate seeds, and nuts to enhance color and texture.
05 - Lay sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the base to represent the tree trunk.
06 - Chill the platter until ready to serve. Present with small serving forks or cocktail picks.
