A festive spread of meats, cheeses, fruits, and crackers shaped like a Christmas tree for holiday entertaining.
# 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 optional)
16 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Garnishes
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (for tree branches)
18 - Star-shaped cheese slice (cheddar or gouda, for tree topper)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Use rosemary sprigs on a large rectangular serving board to form the shape of a Christmas tree.
02 - Arrange sliced baguette and crackers in a wide row at the bottom of the board to create the base of the tree.
03 - Starting above the base, layer meats, cheeses, grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and olives in horizontal rows, tapering towards the top to mimic a tree shape. Alternate colors and textures for visual appeal.
04 - Place the star-shaped cheese slice at the apex of the tree to complete the design.
05 - Fill any gaps with additional rosemary sprigs and strips of red bell pepper for festive decoration.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
