Christmas Cheese Trees
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Looking for a quick and easy recipe to serve your guests for Christmas? Christmas cheese trees will be sure to impress and you can make them ahead of time!
Christmas cheese trees
Okay, so this isn’t really even a recipe because it’s so easy, but it’s always helpful to have a few specifics, so I thought I’d share! I actually made these Christmas cheese trees last year for the first time and they’re so easy + cute…you will love them this holiday, especially if you’re serving guests. Bonus, depending on how you make them, they’re super low-carb!
If you’re looking for a few more low-carb recipe options, here are some others of mine:
why you should make christmas cheese trees
I try not to stress out too much when I entertain. While I love good food and do enjoy cooking, I like things to be as easy and casual as possible for guests. I’d rather spend time with the people we have over than be fussing over the food I’m making. The Christmas cheese trees can totally be made ahead of time and stashed in the fridge for a bit. They look amazing on a platter and you can serve them with crackers or crostini for a simple and delicious appetizer.
Once you make a few of the Christmas cheese trees, the process will go so quickly! You could even prep everything ahead of time, including cutting the pretzels and salami sticks, as well as, chopping and mixing the herbs and spices that you choose.
ingredients to make christmas cheese trees
List:
Wedges of soft cheese (I used the Aldi brand)
Pretzel sticks or salami sticks (I found these at TRADER JOE’S)
Variety of herbs and spices (I used dill, chives, paprika, and red chili flakes
how to make christmas cheese trees
Chop herbs and mix with spices
Cut pretzel sticks or salami sticks in half
Unwrap cheese wedges
Gently insert a bit of the pretzel/salami stick into the wide end of the cheese wedge (you want this to look like the tree trunk)
Press both sides of the cheese into the herbs and spices
Place onto serving platter
Serve and enjoy!
How to enjoy christmas cheese trees
You can eat the Christmas cheese trees on their own, but I think they’re best served with crackers or yummy bread. They would even be good with a variety of cut vegetables. You can experiment with different flavors, as well, depending on your taste. I saw they had hot pepper soft cheese wedges when I shopped the other day and that definitely got my wheels turning for a spicy Christmas twist on this easy appetizer!
If you try making the Christmas cheese trees, I would love to see them! Share a picture of them in your Instagram stories and tag me when you do! You can find me on Instagram at @hilaryprall.
Want to set a pretty table for Thanksgiving, but don’t want to spend a lot of money? Shop your local thrift store! I always make it a fun challenge to myself to look for the perfect decor for holiday tables when I’m shopping secondhand. I thought I’d share mine with you this year, to help inspire you to do the same.