A colorful holiday board with cranberries, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers shaped like a festive tree.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - ½ cup dried apricots, halved
→ Savory Accompaniments
08 - ½ cup green olives, pitted
09 - ½ cup marcona or roasted almonds
10 - ¼ cup pepitas or pumpkin seeds
→ Sweets
11 - ¼ cup dark chocolate squares
12 - ¼ cup honey or fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
13 - 1½ cups assorted crackers (gluten-free if needed)
14 - ½ baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
# How to Make It:
01 - Place fresh rosemary sprigs on a large wooden board or platter outlining a tree shape to mimic pine branches.
02 - Form the tree base by layering rows of crackers and bread slices along the outlined shape.
03 - Alternate rows of cubed cheeses, halved grapes, fresh cranberries, and sliced green apples, progressing upward to shape the tree.
04 - Distribute green olives, almonds, and dried apricots throughout the board to fill gaps and enhance color contrast.
05 - Position herbed goat cheese balls and dark chocolate squares as festive ornaments within the tree layout.
06 - Set a small bowl of honey or fig jam beside the base or along the side of the board for dipping.
07 - Add extra rosemary sprigs for fullness and optionally place a star-shaped cracker or cheese slice atop the tree.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
