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Christmas Tree Cheese Platter.

Christmas Tree cheese Platter

Angela Milnes
A Christmas Tree Cheese Platter is a festive and fun way to serve a variety of cheeses, crackers, and fruits shaped like a Christmas tree—perfect for holiday parties or as a seasonal appetizer. It's as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine European, western
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Colby Jack cheese cubed
  • 1 Cup Gouda cheese cubed
  • ½ Cup Cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cut the Colby Jack and Gouda cheeses into small, bite-sized cubes to make them easy to pick up and enjoy. Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel.
  • On a large platter, start assembling your Christmas tree design by placing a layer of Gouda cheese cubes at the top to form the tree’s peak. Add a layer of cherry tomatoes directly below the Gouda to create a festive, colorful stripe.
  • Follow with a layer of Colby Jack cheese cubes beneath the tomatoes, maintaining the tree shape as you work downward. Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs under the Colby Jack layer to add greenery and mimic tree branches.
  • Repeat the pattern, alternating layers of Gouda.
  • Again add a layer of cherry tomatoes.
  • Add the layer of Colby Jack. Finish with a generous layer of rosemary sprigs at the bottom to create a lush, festive base for your tree. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Choose Firm Cheeses: Use cheeses that hold their shape well, like Colby Jack, Gouda, or cheddar, for easier assembly.
Keep It Fresh: Assemble the platter just before serving to ensure the cheese and garnishes stay fresh and vibrant.
Vary Textures and Colors: Use contrasting colors and textures, like red cherry tomatoes and green herbs, to make the tree pop visually.
Serve with Tongs or Picks: Provide small tongs or toothpicks for easy serving and to keep things tidy.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 23gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 686mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 752IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 642mgIron: 1mg
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