A festive snack board shaped like an evergreen tree featuring cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers for seasonal gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4 oz sharp cheddar, cubed
02 - 4 oz gouda, cubed
03 - 4 oz brie, sliced into wedges
→ Charcuterie (optional for vegetarian)
04 - 3.5 oz salami, thinly sliced
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
→ Fresh Vegetables
06 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
07 - 1 cup broccoli florets
08 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
09 - 1 cup red grapes
10 - 1 cup green grapes
11 - Half pomegranate, seeds only
12 - 0.5 cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Extras
13 - 0.5 cup roasted almonds
14 - 0.5 cup pistachios, shelled
15 - 0.25 cup fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
→ Crackers & Dips
16 - 1 box assorted crackers
17 - 0.5 cup hummus
18 - 0.5 cup whole grain mustard
# How to Make It:
01 - On a large wooden board or platter, optionally sketch a rough outline of a tree shape using a pencil or parchment paper.
02 - Place broccoli florets and sugar snap peas along the branches of the tree, using cucumber slices to define the edges precisely.
03 - Distribute cubes of cheddar and gouda along with brie wedges across the branches to provide visual interest and flavor variety.
04 - Drape thin slices of salami and prosciutto in loose folds between the cheese and vegetables; omit or substitute with extra vegetables for a vegetarian version.
05 - Fill remaining gaps with clusters of red and green grapes, pomegranate seeds, and dried cranberries to add color and sweetness.
06 - Distribute roasted almonds and shelled pistachios evenly across the board to create texture and contrast.
07 - Use assorted crackers to form the trunk of the tree at the base of the arrangement.
08 - Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs throughout the branches to impart a fragrant, evergreen aroma.
09 - Place hummus and whole grain mustard in small bowls alongside or on the board for dipping.
10 - Refrigerate the assembled board until ready to serve, then enjoy immediately.
