O Christmas Cheese (Cheese Ball Christmas Tree)
O Christmas Cheese (Cheese Ball Christmas Tree)
Ingredients
For the "O Christmas Cheese" Tree
- 2 packages Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, or similar herb-infused cream cheese/goat cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 ounce yellow cheese, such as cheddar or provolone, cut into a small star shape
For the Accompanying Charcuterie Board
- 1 box assorted crackers
- 4 ounces yellow cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup dried apricots
- 3 fresh figs, halved
- 4 ounces salami, sliced
- 2 ounces prosciutto, sliced
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Remove the Boursin cheese from its packaging. Place both rounds into a clean plastic bag or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Using your hands, mold the cheese into a conical shape, resembling a Christmas tree.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Spread the finely chopped fresh parsley evenly on a clean work surface or a shallow dish. Carefully roll and press the cheese cone into the parsley, ensuring it is completely coated to create a vibrant green "Christmas tree" effect.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the parsley-coated cheese tree to a small wooden base or your chosen serving dish. Begin decorating by carefully placing individual pomegranate arils onto the surface of the tree to represent red "ornaments."
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Arrange the sliced almonds in an overlapping pattern, spiraling them around the tree to mimic festive garland or lights. Finally, place the small star-shaped piece of yellow cheese on top of the tree as the star topper.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
To assemble the charcuterie board, arrange the finished "O Christmas Cheese" tree as the centerpiece on a large wooden charcuterie board. Artfully arrange the assorted crackers, cubed yellow cheese, fresh blueberries, dried apricots, halved fresh figs, sliced salami, and prosciutto around the cheese tree. Garnish with fresh sprigs of rosemary for an extra festive touch. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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O Christmas Cheese (Cheese Ball Christmas Tree)
Ingredients
For the "O Christmas Cheese" Tree
- 2 packages Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, or similar herb-infused cream cheese/goat cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 ounce yellow cheese, such as cheddar or provolone, cut into a small star shape
For the Accompanying Charcuterie Board
- 1 box assorted crackers
- 4 ounces yellow cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup dried apricots
- 3 fresh figs, halved
- 4 ounces salami, sliced
- 2 ounces prosciutto, sliced
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Remove the Boursin cheese from its packaging. Place both rounds into a clean plastic bag or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Using your hands, mold the cheese into a conical shape, resembling a Christmas tree.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Spread the finely chopped fresh parsley evenly on a clean work surface or a shallow dish. Carefully roll and press the cheese cone into the parsley, ensuring it is completely coated to create a vibrant green "Christmas tree" effect.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the parsley-coated cheese tree to a small wooden base or your chosen serving dish. Begin decorating by carefully placing individual pomegranate arils onto the surface of the tree to represent red "ornaments."
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Arrange the sliced almonds in an overlapping pattern, spiraling them around the tree to mimic festive garland or lights. Finally, place the small star-shaped piece of yellow cheese on top of the tree as the star topper.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
To assemble the charcuterie board, arrange the finished "O Christmas Cheese" tree as the centerpiece on a large wooden charcuterie board. Artfully arrange the assorted crackers, cubed yellow cheese, fresh blueberries, dried apricots, halved fresh figs, sliced salami, and prosciutto around the cheese tree. Garnish with fresh sprigs of rosemary for an extra festive touch. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min