Holiday tree-shaped cheddar with dried cranberries, pistachios, and rosemary, perfect for vibrant appetizer displays.
# 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 - Small bunch of fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
→ Accompaniments
05 - Crackers or crostini, for serving (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Arrange the white cheddar cubes on a large serving platter or board, forming a tree shape with a broad base tapering to a narrow point at the top.
02 - Evenly sprinkle dried cranberries across and between the cheese cubes to provide bursts of color and tartness.
03 - Scatter the roasted pistachios over the arrangement to introduce texture and visual appeal.
04 - Insert small fresh rosemary sprigs amongst the cheese cubes to resemble pine branches and impart a fragrant aroma.
05 - Place a small star-shaped piece of cheddar or a cracker at the apex of the tree for decoration, if desired.
06 - Present immediately alongside crackers or crostini.
