# 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 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)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, goat cheese, honey, black pepper, and orange zest until smooth and homogeneous.
02 - Place a large piece of plastic wrap on the workspace. Spoon the cheese mixture into the center and form into a cone or triangle resembling a Christmas tree using the wrap.
03 - Transfer the shaped cheese to a serving platter and smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
04 - Press chopped cranberries, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds onto the cheese surface, varying coverage to create visual contrast.
05 - Evenly sprinkle chopped rosemary and parsley atop the cheese, then garnish with extra rosemary sprigs and flaky sea salt to enhance aroma and appearance.
06 - Place crackers and/or vegetable crudités around the base of the cheese tree for serving.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm the shape, or serve immediately if preferred.
