Celebrate with a vibrant board combining cranberries, cheeses, nuts, and fruits in a festive tree shape.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, cubed
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 - 0.5 cup dried apricots, halved
→ Savory Accompaniments
08 - 0.5 cup green olives, pitted
09 - 0.5 cup Marcona almonds or roasted almonds
10 - 0.25 cup pepitas or pumpkin seeds
→ Sweets
11 - 0.25 cup dark chocolate squares
12 - 0.25 cup honey or fig jam
→ Crackers and Bread
13 - 1.5 cups assorted crackers (gluten-free if needed)
14 - 0.5 baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs on a large wooden board or platter to outline a tree shape, resembling branches.
02 - Form the bottom section of the tree by layering rows of crackers and bread slices.
03 - Alternate rows of cubed cheeses, halved red grapes, fresh cranberries, and sliced green apple moving upward along the tree shape.
04 - Distribute green olives, almonds, and halved dried apricots evenly to fill gaps and provide color contrast.
05 - Place herbed goat cheese balls and dark chocolate squares strategically as decorative elements resembling ornaments.
06 - Position a small bowl filled with honey or fig jam near the base or side of the board for dipping.
07 - Enhance the presentation by adding extra rosemary sprigs and optionally top with a star-shaped cracker or cheese slice.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
