# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese Base
01 - 8.8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 4.2 oz goat cheese, softened
03 - 1 tbsp honey
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
05 - Zest of 1/2 orange
→ Toppings & Decoration
06 - 1.8 oz dried cranberries, roughly chopped
07 - 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
08 - 1.1 oz pistachios, roughly chopped
09 - Seeds of 1 small pomegranate
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
11 - 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
→ Serving
12 - Assorted crackers or gluten-free crackers
13 - Vegetable crudités (optional)
# Step-by-Step:
01 - In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, goat cheese, honey, black pepper, and orange zest until smooth and homogenous.
02 - Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on the work surface, spoon the cheese mixture onto center, and shape it into a cone or triangle resembling a Christmas tree using the wrap.
03 - Place the shaped cheese tree onto a serving platter and smooth the surface with a spatula or back of a spoon.
04 - Press chopped cranberries, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds onto the cheese surface, allowing some areas to remain uncovered for visual interest.
05 - Sprinkle chopped rosemary and parsley over the tree to create a festive green appearance.
06 - Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs to mimic pine needles and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
07 - Surround the cheese tree with assorted crackers and/or vegetable crudités as desired.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, or serve immediately if preferred.
