Viral Christmas Cheese Trees
Looking for a simple and easy appetizer that adds a festive touch to your holiday table? Try these Quick Christmas Cheese Trees that are ready in just 5 minutes and the perfect addition to your festive charcuterie board.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 59kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cheese wedges I used Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges
- 4 pretzel sticks cut in half
- 1/4 cup Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Unwrap the Cheese. Start by unwrapping the foil from each cheese wedge. Place them on a clean serving platter or tray. This will serve as the base of your Christmas cheese trees.
- Add the Pretzel Sticks. Insert half of a pretzel stick into the wider end of each cheese wedge. This will serve as the trunk of your cheese tree.
- Combine seasonings. Combine the Italian seasoning, chili flakes, and salt in a small bowl. Use a spoon to mix them well, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
- Dredge in Seasoning. Roll each cheese wedge in the prepared seasoning mixture, ensuring the seasoning coats the entire cheese surface. Press the seasoning onto the cheese to help it adhere.
- Cut Star Shapes. Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter cuts stars from the cheddar cheese slices. Place these cheddar stars on each cheese wedge as festive tree toppers.
- Arrange and Serve. Once decorated, arrange the Christmas cheese trees on a serving platter. For a more festive presentation, you can add holiday-themed elements like rosemary sprigs or cranberries.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 1g