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Easy Christmas Tree Charcuterie

The trick to this Christmas tree shape is simple, just start with a rectangle shaped serving tray.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 198kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Lb. Colby Jack Cheese
  • 1/2 Lb. Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 1/4 Lb. Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 Lb. Green Seedless Grapes
  • 6 Strawberries
  • 1 Star Fruit
  • 4 oz Crackers Water Rectangle Shaped

Instructions

  • Rinse grapes and strawberries under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Cut all cheese into small 1” blocks (bite size).
  • Cut strawberries and star fruit in half.
  • It helps to think that you are building a long triangle. If needed create an outline with some grapes and remove them as you go.
  • To build the tree, start with the bottom and work your way up.
  • Put a cracker where the trunk of your tree belongs.
  • Place the star fruit at the top for a guide.
  • Place the grapes for your first bottom layer.
  • Place a row of cheese right above it but make 1” smaller on either side. When adding the cheese layers make each one a different cheese (preferably a different color if you have it.
  • Continue to interchange the cheeses and grapes for each layer
  • The top of your last layer will be the strawberries, just below the star fruit for the tree topper.
  • Place crackers at the corners of your dish.

Notes

Or a selection of your favorite hard and semi-hard cheeses

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 1mg