Easy Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
A festive Christmas cheese board arranged in a tree shape using cubed cheese, tomatoes, and rosemary.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, cubed
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, cubed I like mild cheddar
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber slices or green grapes (optional, for extra green)
- 1 slice cheddar cheese or yellow bell pepper, for the star optional
- 3-4 pretzel rods or a small stack of crackers, for the trunk optional
- fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
- crackers, for serving
Optional add-ins
- folded salami or pepperoni slices
- green or black olives
- mini mozzarella balls
- pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Cube the Colby Jack and Gouda, rinse the tomatoes, and slice the cucumber if using.
- Cut a star shape from the cheddar slice or bell pepper and set aside.
- Arrange a narrow row of Gouda at the top of a large board to start the tree point.
- Layer a wider row of tomatoes, then Colby Jack below, tucking rosemary underneath.
- Repeat the pattern in widening rows until you reach the base, adding optional ingredients as you go.
- Lay pretzel rods or crackers at the bottom for the trunk and place the star on top.
- Fill gaps with extra crackers and serve immediately.
Servings: 6