Festive meats, cheeses, fruits, and crackers arranged in a Christmas tree shape for sharing occasions.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
03 - 3.5 oz smoked ham, sliced
→ Cheeses
04 - 4.2 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
05 - 4.2 oz gouda cheese, cubed
06 - 3.5 oz fresh mozzarella balls
07 - 2.5 oz brie, cut into wedges
→ Fruits & Vegetables
08 - 1 cup green grapes
09 - 1 cup red grapes
10 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
12 - ½ cup black olives
13 - ½ cup green olives
14 - 1 small red bell pepper, sliced (for decoration)
→ Crackers & Bread
15 - 3.5 oz assorted crackers (gluten-free if desired)
16 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Garnishes
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (for tree branches)
18 - Star-shaped cheese slice (cheddar or gouda, for tree topper)
# Method steps:
01 - Use rosemary sprigs to create the silhouette of a Christmas tree on a large rectangular serving board.
02 - Arrange sliced baguette and crackers in a wide row at the bottom of the board forming the tree base.
03 - Build horizontal layers above the base alternating meats, cheeses, grapes, tomatoes, cucumber, and olives. Taper the layers upward to form the tree shape, mixing colors and textures attractively.
04 - Place the star-shaped cheese slice atop the arrangement as the tree’s topper.
05 - Fill any empty spaces with additional rosemary sprigs and red bell pepper strips for visual appeal.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
