A visually festive arrangement of white cheddar, dried cranberries, pistachios, and rosemary shaped like a holiday tree.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cheese
01 - 14 oz white cheddar cheese, cubed (approx. ¾ inch)
→ Fruits & Nuts
02 - ¾ cup dried cranberries
03 - ½ cup roasted, unsalted pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
04 - 1 small bunch fresh rosemary sprigs
→ Accompaniments
05 - Crackers or crostini, for serving (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Arrange cubed white cheddar on a large serving platter in a tree shape, starting with a wide base tapering to a top point.
02 - Evenly distribute dried cranberries over and within the cheese cubes for vibrant color and tartness.
03 - Scatter the roasted pistachios across the assembly to provide texture and a nutty contrast.
04 - Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs between cheese cubes to simulate pine branches and introduce aromatic notes.
05 - Optionally place a small star-shaped cheddar piece or a cracker atop the tree as decoration.
06 - Present immediately alongside crackers or crostini as finger foods.
