Description
A stunning no-bake centerpiece for holiday parties, these cheese trees are made with creamy cheese, crunchy pistachios, and tart cranberries, perfect for any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions or herbs
- 1 cup pistachios, toasted and chopped
- Whole cranberries for decoration
- Pretzel sticks or rosemary sprigs for the trunk
- Honey or neutral oil for adhesion (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries and green onions or herbs.
- Shape the mixture into a tree shape using plastic wrap or by hand.
- Chill the shaped trees in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Once firm, press the chopped pistachios onto the surface.
- Add whole cranberries and decorate with pretzel sticks or rosemary sprigs.
Notes
Make mini trees for single-bite hors d’oeuvres. Serve on a board with crackers and fresh fruits for contrast.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cold assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg