Festive Holiday Tree Platter (Printable)

Holiday platter arranged as a tree featuring cheeses, fruits, nuts, and charcuterie for easy entertaining.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, cubed
02 - 5.3 oz Comté cheese, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, sliced into rounds

→ Charcuterie (optional)

04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, rolled
05 - 3.5 oz saucisson sec, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast, sliced

→ Fruits

07 - 1 small bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small bunch green grapes
09 - Seeds of 1 pomegranate
10 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
11 - 1 apple, cored and sliced

→ Vegetables

12 - 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes
13 - 1 small cucumber, sliced

→ Nuts & Extras

14 - 1.8 oz walnuts
15 - 1.8 oz roasted almonds
16 - 1.8 oz dried apricots

→ Garnishes & Accompaniments

17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
18 - 1 starfruit, sliced (or star-shaped cheese piece)
19 - 1 baguette, sliced
20 - Assorted crackers

# How-To:

01 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs on a large serving board forming a triangle to define the tree shape.
02 - Starting at the base, alternate rows of cheeses, charcuterie (if using), fruits, vegetables, and nuts to create colorful horizontal lines filling the tree outline.
03 - Place the starfruit slice or a star-shaped piece of cheese at the top of the tree as the star decoration.
04 - Insert grapes, pomegranate seeds, and nuts into empty spaces to enhance color and texture.
05 - Place sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the base to resemble the tree trunk.
06 - Refrigerate until ready to serve and offer small forks or cocktail picks alongside.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vegetarian option available
  • Easy to prepare and visually impressive
02 -
  • Omit charcuterie and add more cheeses marinated olives or roasted peppers for vegetarian version
  • Try different cheeses such as Emmental Roquefort or Camembert
03 -
  • Use fresh vibrant ingredients for best presentation
  • Arrange cheeses and fruits by color to enhance visual appeal
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