Cranberry White Cheddar Tree (Print version)

A festive holiday centerpiece combining creamy white cheddar, dried cranberries, pistachios, and rosemary herbal notes.

# What You 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:

01 - Arrange cheddar cubes on a large serving platter in a wide shape to form the tree base.
02 - Continue stacking cubes upward, tapering to a point to create a tree shape.
03 - Sprinkle dried cranberries evenly over and between the cheese cubes for bursts of color.
04 - Distribute roasted pistachios across the tree to add texture and visual contrast.
05 - Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs between cubes to simulate pine branches and enhance aroma.
06 - Place a small star-shaped piece of cheddar or a cracker at the apex to serve as a topper.
07 - Present immediately with crackers or crostini on the side for serving.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Visually stunning holiday presentation
  • Combines creamy, tangy & fresh flavors
02 -
  • Use a sharp white cheddar for best flavor or try manchego or gouda for variation
  • Substitute pistachios with toasted pecans or walnuts as desired
03 -
  • For extra color add pomegranate arils or diced dried apricots
  • Arrange ingredients with care to avoid crowding the platter
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