Cranberry White Cheddar Tree (Print Version)

A visually stunning cheese and fruit centerpiece featuring white cheddar, cranberries, pistachios, and fresh herbs.

# 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange the white cheddar cubes on a large platter or board in the shape of a tree, starting with a wide base and tapering to a point at the top.
02 - Sprinkle dried cranberries evenly over and between the cheese cubes.
03 - Scatter roasted pistachios over the tree for added texture and visual contrast.
04 - Tuck small sprigs of fresh rosemary between the cheese cubes to mimic pine branches and enhance aroma.
05 - Place a small star-shaped piece of cheddar or a cracker at the top if desired.
06 - Serve immediately with crackers or crostini on the side.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Visually stunning holiday tree shape
  • Combination of creamy cheddar and tangy cranberries
02 -
  • For extra color, add pomegranate arils or diced dried apricots
  • Substitute pistachios with toasted pecans or walnuts as desired
03 -
  • Use uniform cheese cubes for the best tree shape
  • Chill cheese before cutting to prevent crumbling
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