Cranberry White Cheddar Tree (Printer-friendly)

A visually stunning cheese and fruit board with white cheddar, cranberries, pistachios, and rosemary accents.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 14 oz white cheddar cheese, cut into ¾ inch cubes

→ Fruits & Nuts

02 - ¾ cup dried cranberries
03 - ½ cup roasted, unsalted pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
04 - 1 small bunch fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

→ Accompaniments

05 - Crackers or crostini, for serving (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange cheddar cubes on a large serving platter in a tree shape, starting with a broad base and tapering towards the top.
02 - Evenly distribute dried cranberries among and atop the cheese cubes.
03 - Scatter roasted pistachios over the arrangement for texture and color contrast.
04 - Insert small rosemary sprigs between cheese cubes to emulate pine branches and impart fragrance.
05 - Place a star-shaped cheddar piece or a cracker at the peak to serve as a decorative tree topper, if desired.
06 - Present immediately alongside crackers or crostini.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Visually impressive holiday presentation
  • Easy to assemble and serve
02 -
  • Use sharp white cheddar for best flavor but manchego or gouda may be used.
  • Substitute pistachios with toasted pecans or walnuts as desired.
03 -
  • Cut cheese cubes uniformly for a neater presentation.
  • Use fresh rosemary sprigs to enhance aroma and visual appeal.
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