A festive assortment of meats, cheeses, fruits, and accompaniments shaped like a Christmas tree.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz gouda, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz brie, cut into wedges
04 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, formed into small balls
→ Meats
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz soppressata, sliced
→ Fruits
08 - 1 cup seedless green grapes
09 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
11 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
12 - 1 small bunch fresh rosemary (for garnish)
→ Accompaniments
13 - ½ cup mixed olives
14 - ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts
15 - ½ cup roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
16 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Crackers & Breads
17 - 1 box assorted crackers (use gluten-free if needed)
18 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Decoration
19 - 1 small star-shaped piece of yellow cheese (for the tree topper)
20 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (to mimic tree branches)
# Method:
01 - Place a large rectangular or wooden board and optionally arrange parchment paper to sketch a triangle serving as the tree outline.
02 - Begin at the base of the triangle, layering cured meats, cheeses, fruits, and accompaniments alternately, grouping similar items for visual harmony.
03 - Insert fresh rosemary sprigs between layers to replicate tree branches for an aesthetic appeal.
04 - Position the star-shaped yellow cheese at the apex of the triangle to serve as the tree topper.
05 - Place crackers and baguette slices around the base to frame the display.
06 - Scatter pomegranate seeds and roasted nuts across the arrangement to introduce color and texture contrast.
07 - Top any empty spaces with additional fruits or nuts to ensure a full and balanced appearance.
08 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate until service.
