# What Goes In:
→ Cheese Base
01 - 8.8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 4.2 oz goat cheese, softened
03 - 1 tablespoon honey
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
05 - Zest of 1/2 orange
→ Toppings & Decoration
06 - 1.8 oz dried cranberries, roughly chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
08 - 1.1 oz pistachios, roughly chopped
09 - Seeds from 1 small pomegranate
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
11 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
→ Serving
12 - Assorted crackers or gluten-free crackers
13 - Vegetable crudités (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, goat cheese, honey, black pepper, and orange zest until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Spoon the cheese mixture onto the center and use the wrap to mold it into a cone or triangular shape resembling a Christmas tree.
03 - Place the shaped cheese onto a serving platter and smooth the surface gently with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
04 - Press chopped cranberries, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds onto the cheese surface, allowing some areas to remain exposed to create visual contrast.
05 - Sprinkle finely chopped rosemary and parsley over the cheese tree for vibrant color and aroma.
06 - Add extra rosemary sprigs to mimic pine needles and scatter flaky sea salt evenly across the surface.
07 - Surround the cheese tree with assorted crackers and, optionally, vegetable crudités to complete the presentation.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm the shape or serve immediately if preferred.
