This Christmas Tree Cheese Platter is an easy Christmas snack and appetizer board that is ready in just 15 minutes. With layers of cheeses, cherry tomatoes, and fresh rosemary, it’s a quick way to serve an appetizer at a party.
What I love about this recipe is how easy it is; kids can even help arrange the layers, making it a fun activity for the whole family. Also, it’s a great addition to any Christmas party snacks, holiday appetizer ideas, easy festive recipes, cheese platter ideas, or no-cook holiday treats.
If you want to add even more holiday appetizers to your holiday table, you might also enjoy my Reindeer Cheeseball and Festive Christmas Snack Board.
How to Make a Christmas Tree Cheese Platter
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Cut the Colby Jack and Gouda cheeses into small, bite-sized cubes. Then wash the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
2. Grab a large platter, ideally shaped like a Christmas tree (or use any large platter and create a tree shape with the ingredients).
3. Start at the top of the tree with a layer of Gouda cheese cubes.
4. Directly beneath the Gouda, add a layer of cherry tomatoes.
5. Follow with a layer of Colby Jack cheese cubes, continuing to build the tree shape as you move downward.
6. Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs under the Colby Jack layer for a festive, greenery effect.
7. Continue the pattern: Gouda cheese, cherry tomatoes, Colby Jack cheese, and rosemary sprigs until you reach the bottom.
8. Finish off the tree with an extra touch of fresh rosemary at the base.
Serve and Enjoy!
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Important Recipe Notes
- Use a large platter or serving board so you have space to create a clear tree shape.
- Cut cheeses into even, bite-sized cubes for easy serving and a neat look.
- Wash and dry thoroughly the cherry tomatoes to keep the platter fresh and appealing.
- Tuck sprigs of rosemary under cheese layers for a festive, greenery effect.
- Repeat the layer of Gouda, cherry tomatoes, and Colby Jack layers until your tree shape is complete.
- Assemble up to 2 hours before serving and keep covered in the fridge.
- You can swap cheeses or add other small fruits and nuts to suit your taste or your guests’ preferences.
Christmas Tree Cheese Platter
Ingredients
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, cubed
- 1 cup Gouda cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the Colby Jack and Gouda cheeses into small, bite-sized cubes. Then wash the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
- Grab a large platter, ideally shaped like a Christmas tree (or use any large platter and create a tree shape with the ingredients).
- Start at the top of the tree with a layer of Gouda cheese cubes.
- Directly beneath the Gouda, add a layer of cherry tomatoes.
- Follow with a layer of Colby Jack cheese cubes, continuing to build the tree shape as you move downward.
- Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs under the Colby Jack layer for a festive, greenery effect.
- Continue the pattern: Gouda cheese, cherry tomatoes, Colby Jack cheese, and rosemary sprigs until you reach the bottom.
- Finish off the tree with an extra touch of fresh rosemary at the base.
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