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Cheese Christmas Trees Recipe

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Celebrate the holiday season with these adorable Cheese Christmas Trees made from creamy Laughing Cow cheese wedges coated with a festive mix of finely chopped pistachios, rosemary, and dried cranberries, all balanced by crunchy pretzel sticks acting as tree trunks. This no-cook appetizer is perfect for holiday parties and easy to assemble, delivering a beautiful and delicious snack that’s both elegant and fun.

Ingredients

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Cheese Trees

  • 16 wedges Laughing Cow Cheese, from 2 packages, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup salted and roasted shelled pistachios, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped
  • 8 small pretzel sticks, broken into 2 pieces each

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Coating Mix: Finely chop the fresh rosemary, salted pistachios, and dried cranberries into very small pieces to ensure they stick well to the cheese. Combine these chopped ingredients in a shallow bowl or dessert plate and mix thoroughly to create an even coating blend.
  2. Add the Tree Trunks: Gently insert one piece of a pretzel stick into the bottom end of each Laughing Cow cheese wedge, pushing carefully to avoid breaking the soft cheese. These will serve as the trunks of the Christmas trees.
  3. Coat the Cheese Wedges: Press each cheese wedge firmly but gently into the prepared pistachio-rosemary-cranberry coating mixture, covering all visible surfaces to give a festive, textured green and red appearance like a decorated Christmas tree.
  4. Serve and Display: Arrange the decorated cheese trees attractively on a serving platter and serve immediately for best freshness and pretzel crunchiness.

Notes

  • Pretzel Stick Tip: To prevent splitting the cheese wedges, gently insert pretzel sticks or create a small pilot hole using a toothpick or skewer before inserting the sticks.
  • Coating Ingredients: Make sure pistachios, cranberries, and rosemary are chopped finely enough for the coating to adhere evenly and look polished on the cheese wedges.
  • Make Ahead Option: You can assemble the cheese wedges with coatings up to 4 hours ahead, but add the pretzel stick trunks just before serving to maintain their crisp texture.

Keywords: Cheese Christmas Trees, holiday appetizer, festive cheese recipe, Christmas cheese platter, Laughing Cow appetizer, no-cook holiday snack

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