A festive holiday board with layers of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweet accents arranged as a tree.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, cut into cubes
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 - 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
→ Savory Accompaniments
08 - 1/2 cup green olives, pitted
09 - 1/2 cup marcona almonds or roasted almonds
10 - 1/4 cup pepitas or pumpkin seeds
→ Sweets
11 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate squares
12 - 1/4 cup honey or fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
13 - 1 1/2 cups assorted crackers (gluten-free if needed)
14 - 1/2 baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Outline a tree shape on a large wooden board or platter using fresh rosemary sprigs as the branches.
02 - Arrange rows of crackers and sliced bread at the base to form the bottom of the tree.
03 - Alternate layers of cheeses, halved grapes, fresh cranberries, and apple slices ascending the tree shape.
04 - Distribute green olives, almonds, and dried apricots throughout to fill gaps and add color contrast.
05 - Position goat cheese balls and dark chocolate squares as festive decorative accents.
06 - Set a small bowl of honey or fig jam beside the board, near the base or side.
07 - Garnish with extra rosemary sprigs and optionally top with a star-shaped cracker or cheese slice.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
