# What you 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 (plus extra sprigs for garnish)
08 - 1 oz pistachios, roughly chopped
09 - Seeds from 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)
# How to make it:
01 - Combine cream cheese, goat cheese, honey, black pepper, and orange zest in a medium bowl; mix until smooth and well blended.
02 - Place a large sheet of plastic wrap on the work surface; spoon the cheese mixture into the center and use the wrap to form a cone or triangle resembling a Christmas tree.
03 - Move the shaped cheese tree onto a serving platter and smooth the surface using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
04 - Press chopped cranberries, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds onto the cheese surface, varying coverage for visual appeal.
05 - Sprinkle chopped rosemary and parsley over the tree; garnish with extra rosemary sprigs and finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
06 - Arrange crackers and/or vegetable crudités around the base of the cheese tree.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm or serve immediately as preferred.
