Camembert Christmas Tree
1. Soak the dried cranberries in orange juice for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain.
2. Finely chop the soaked cranberries, rosemary, and cashew nuts until the pieces are very small.
3. Cut the Camembert wheel into 8 even triangles, then cut each triangle in half to make 16 “trees.”
4. Gently insert a pretzel stick into the bottom of each cheese wedge as the “tree trunk,” taking care not to break the pretzel.
5. Pour the honey onto a shallow plate and dip one side of each cheese wedge into the honey.
6. Press the honey-coated side of each wedge into the chopped cranberry-rosemary-cashew mixture, making sure it sticks evenly to create a festive “tree” look.
Tips
• If your topping pieces are too large, they may not stick properly.
• Try other toppings like pomegranate seeds, parsley, or finely chopped nuts for variety.
• Serve immediately or chill briefly to help the topping set.
• For extra flair, drizzle a little more honey over the finished trees before serving.
Directions
1. Soak the dried cranberries in orange juice for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain.
2. Finely chop the soaked cranberries, rosemary, and cashew nuts until the pieces are very small.
3. Cut the Camembert wheel into 8 even triangles, then cut each triangle in half to make 16 “trees.”
4. Gently insert a pretzel stick into the bottom of each cheese wedge as the “tree trunk,” taking care not to break the pretzel.
5. Pour the honey onto a shallow plate and dip one side of each cheese wedge into the honey.
6. Press the honey-coated side of each wedge into the chopped cranberry-rosemary-cashew mixture, making sure it sticks evenly to create a festive “tree” look.
Tips
• If your topping pieces are too large, they may not stick properly.
• Try other toppings like pomegranate seeds, parsley, or finely chopped nuts for variety.
• Serve immediately or chill briefly to help the topping set.
• For extra flair, drizzle a little more honey over the finished trees before serving.