Description
A fun and delicious holiday appetizer featuring brie cheese shaped like Christmas trees.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel Brie (or plant-based brie for vegan option)
- 1 cup Nuts (e.g., almonds, pistachios; substitute with seeds for nut-free)
- 1 cup Dried Fruit (e.g., cranberries, apricots; swap according to preference)
- 12 sticks Pretzel Sticks (gluten-free if desired)
- 2 tbsp Honey (or hot honey; maple syrup for vegan)
- to taste Fresh Herbs (optional; e.g., thyme, rosemary)
Instructions
- Chill the Brie: Place brie in the freezer for 20-30 minutes, then cut into chunks.
- Prepare Coating: Finely chop nuts and dried fruits, mix in a bowl with salt and optional herbs.
- Shape the Trees: Mold brie chunks into cone shapes resembling Christmas trees.
- Insert Pretzel Trunks: Insert pretzel sticks into the base of each brie tree.
- Coat Trees: Roll each tree in the nut and dried fruit mixture and chill for 10 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily customized with different nuts and dried fruits based on personal preference.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based brie and maple syrup.
- Make sure to use gluten-free pretzel sticks if needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling, Coating, Shaping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree