Festive Fruit and Cheese Christmas Tree
This festive fruit and cheese Christmas tree is a delightful, edible centerpiece for your holiday gathering, featuring a colorful assortment of fruits and cheeses arranged in a fun, eye-catching display.
Equipment
- large serving platter or cutting board
- small bowl (optional)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup red grapes
- 1 cup small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese cubes
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 kiwi fruits sliced and cut into small star shapes
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary for garnish
- small star-shaped piece of cheddar cheese for the top
- small bowl honey-mustard dip or balsamic glaze Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and dry all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before beginning assembly.
Assembly
- On a large platter, arrange mozzarella, cheddar, and grapes in a triangular, conical Christmas tree shape, starting wide at the bottom.
- Intersperse cherry tomatoes and blueberries throughout the tree for color and an "ornament" effect.
- Place the kiwi stars around the tree as additional decorations.
- Crown the tree with the small star-shaped cheddar cheese at the very top.
- Tuck small sprigs of fresh rosemary into the tree to mimic pine needles.
Serving
- Optionally, place a small bowl of honey-mustard dip or balsamic glaze at the base of the tree for dipping.
- Serve immediately at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, assemble just before serving to maintain freshness and presentation. You can use cookie cutters to make other festive shapes with cheese slices if star-shaped cheese is unavailable.