Tannenbaum Cheese Board Border (Printable)

Festive cheese border with triangular slices and green grapes for a holiday-themed presentation.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 8.8 oz semi-firm cheese (e.g., Gouda, Edam, Emmental), well chilled

→ Fruit

02 - 5.3 oz small green seedless grapes, washed and thoroughly dried

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Cut the semi-firm cheese into thin, triangular slices about 2 to 2.4 inches long and 0.4 inches wide at the base, shaping each to resemble stylized pine trees.
02 - Place the cheese triangles along all four edges of the serving platter with the pointed ends facing outward to evoke pine tree shapes.
03 - Nestle the small green grapes between and around the cheese triangles to fill spaces and enhance the appearance of a festive tree border.
04 - Continue positioning grapes and cheese slices until the entire border of the platter is decorated festively.
05 - Arrange additional cheeses, charcuterie, crackers, or preferred accompaniments in the center area of the board to complete the presentation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes just fifteen minutes to create, making you look like a holiday entertaining genius without the stress
  • Your guests will photograph it before they eat it, and you'll feel the pride of serving something beautiful and delicious at once
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so it welcomes everyone to the table without complicated substitutions
02 -
  • Dry your grapes with absolute dedication—moisture is the enemy of a beautiful presentation. A paper towel and a few minutes of patience will save you from grapes rolling across the board in front of your guests.
  • Pre-chilling your cheese is non-negotiable. Room-temperature cheese will become impossible to slice cleanly. Cold cheese is what separates a beautiful board from a frustrating mess.
03 -
  • Assemble your border no more than two hours before serving; fresh presentation matters, and the grapes will stay plump and beautiful when they haven't been sitting out too long
  • If you're nervous about slicing, practice with your first few pieces using a slightly thicker base—perfectly imperfect triangles are still charming and infinitely better than worrying about precision
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