Christmas Cheese Platter
This Christmas Tree Cheese Platter is a show-stopping holiday appetizer that’s easy, customizable, and guaranteed to impress. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas Eve party or contributing to a holiday potluck, this cheese tree is the perfect festive touch to your table.
Servings: 6
Calories: 336kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup salami Italian
- 1 cup English cucumber sliced
- 1 cup crackers of your choice
- ½ cup havarti cheese cubed
- 1 cup gouda cheese smoked, cubed
- 2 cups green grapes
- rosemary for garnish
- pretzels for garnish
Instructions
- Start with the base: On a large serving board, arrange sliced cucumbers in a row to form the bottom layer of your Christmas tree.
- Build the next layer: Add a layer of smoked Gouda cubes above the cucumbers.
- Add salami and grapes: Place a row of folded salami slices, followed by a row of grapes.
- Continue layering: Add Havarti cheese cubes, another layer of salami, and more grapes, shaping it like a Christmas tree as you build upward.
- Top it off: Place crackers at the very top of the tree, then create a star shape using salami slices.
- Add the finishing touches – Place mini pretzels at the base of the tree for the “trunk,” and tuck fresh rosemary sprigs around the platter for a festive, evergreen look.
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Notes
- Pick the right board: A dark wood, light wood, marble, or even a white platter all work beautifully. The key is choosing a board that matches the size of your tree design—too small and it looks crowded, too big and it looks sparse.
- Prep your grapes: Always wash and pat grapes dry before adding them to your platter. This keeps moisture from spreading to crackers or cheeses.
- Stick to a pattern: While you can design your cheese tree however you like, alternating layers (cheese, meat, fruit, etc.) creates a balanced and visually stunning presentation.
- Make it easy to serve: Set out toothpicks, small plates, and napkins so guests can grab bites without breaking the tree apart too quickly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 359mg | Iron: 1mg