Description

These festive Cheese Christmas Trees are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Each wedge of creamy Laughing Cow cheese is transformed into a miniature Christmas tree, coated with a colorful mixture of finely chopped pistachios, rosemary, and dried cranberries, and finished with a pretzel stick ‘trunk’ for a fun and edible decoration. Ready in just minutes, these charming treats bring both taste and holiday cheer to any party table.

Ingredients

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Cheese Trees

16 wedges Laughing Cow Cheese, from 2 packages, at room temperature
8 small pretzel sticks, broken into 2 pieces each

Coating Mix

1/4 cup salted and roasted shelled pistachios, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped

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Instructions

Prepare the Coating Mix: Finely chop the fresh rosemary, salted pistachios, and dried cranberries until they are in very small pieces to ensure they stick well to the cheese. Mix all these ingredients together on a dessert plate or shallow bowl until well combined.
Add the Tree Trunks: Gently insert a pretzel stick piece into the bottom end of each Laughing Cow cheese wedge. Push carefully to avoid breaking the cheese wedge, as this will act as the tree trunk.
Coat the Cheese Wedges: Press each cheese wedge firmly and evenly into the rosemary-pistachio-cranberry mixture so the coating adheres to all visible surfaces, creating a festive green and red ‘Christmas tree’ effect.
Serve and Display: Arrange the coated cheese wedges with pretzel trunks on a serving platter and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch and creamy cheese combination.

Notes

Pretzel Stick Tip: Insert the pretzel sticks gently or pre-make a hole with a toothpick or skewer in the cheese wedge to prevent splitting.
Coating Ingredients: Make sure the pistachios, dried cranberries, and rosemary are finely chopped so they stick evenly and look polished on the cheese wedges.
Make Ahead Option: You can assemble the cheese wedges and coating mixture up to 4 hours before serving. Add the pretzel sticks just before serving to keep them crisp and fresh.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tree (1 wedge with pretzel and coating)
Calories: 90
Sugar: 1.5g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg