This Christmas Tree Fruit & Cheese Platter is festive holiday appetizer that’s as fun to make as it is to serve. It’s bright, colorful and perfect for Christmas parties, family gatherings or holiday movie night.
Charcuterie boards are always a hit at my parties, but this year I wanted to switch things up. Instead of doing a full board, I created a fruit and cheese tray in the shape of a Christmas tree. It’s easy and impressive to guests without a lot of effort.
This platter makes the perfect starter before Christmas dinner is served and pairs beautifully with a glass of wine, cranberry mimosa or holiday sangria. You can customize with your favorite fruits and cheeses or make the platter completely out of fruit if you prefer.
If you enjoy this holiday appetizer, you’ll also love my Christmas Wreath veggie tray!
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Ingredients
- Fruits: kiwi, pineapple, green and purple grapes
- Cheeses: colby and cheddar cheese cubes
- Rosemary sprigs
- Star cookie cutter: I like to use the small star from this cookie cutter set but here are some other options.
How to Assemble a Christmas Fruit Tree Platter
- Step 1: Start at the bottom on a large rectangular board or platter and add a row of kiwi slices.
- Step 2: Add a row of cheddar cheese cubes.
- Step 3: Add a row of purple grapes above cheese cubes.
- Step 4: Continue with Colby cheese cubes and top it off with green grapes.
- Step 5: Using a star cookie cutter, cut out a star from pineapple and place on top of tree.
- Step 6: Tuck rosemary sprigs around the edges to resemble tree branches. Serve and enjoy!
Helpful Tips and Variations
- Start fresh: Rinse and drain all fruit before assembling.
- Mix up the cheeses: Swap orange cheese for white using pepper jack, mozzarella or gouda.
- Add extras: Incorporate some dried cranberries for more pops of red or add in some nuts and crackers.
- Make it ahead: Assemble a few hours before the party, cover tightly with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Shortcut
Save time by buying pre-cubed cheese and pre-cut fruit from the grocery store. It will make assembling easier and keeps prep to just a few minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! You can add in strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.
This fruit and cheese platter pairs perfectly with crackers and fruit dip on the side.
Assemble it per directions and wrap tightly in plastic and place flat in your car. You could also transport everything separately in containers and assemble it upon arrival.
Recipe
Christmas Tree Fruit and Cheese Platter
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups green grapes
- 8 oz. Colby cheese cubes
- 2 cups purple grapes
- 8 oz. cheddar cheese cubes
- 5 kiwi sliced
- Rosemary sprigs
- 1 chunk of fresh pineapple
- Small star cookie cutter
Instructions
- Rinse and drain all fruit before assembling.
- Start at the bottom on a large rectangular board or platter and add a row of kiwi slices.
- Add a row of cheddar cheese cubes.
- Add a row of purple grapes above cheese cubes.
- Continue with Colby cheese cubes and top it off with green grapes.
- Using a star cookie cutter, cut out a star from pineapple and place on top of tree.
- Tuck rosemary sprigs around the edges to resemble tree branches. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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