12 ounces smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced and folded
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
8 ounces brie cheese, cut into small wedges
1 cup red seedless grapes
1 cup green seedless grapes
1/2 cup fresh blackberries
1/2 cup almond halves or walnuts
1 cup assorted crackers or breadsticks
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1 medium starfruit, sliced (for the topper)
Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
Select a large rectangular wooden board or a flat platter. Start at the bottom of the board where the base of the tree will sit. Place your crackers or breadsticks in a small rectangular shape at the center bottom to act as the tree trunk.
Just above the trunk, create the widest layer of the tree. Line up your folded smoked turkey slices in a straight horizontal row, slightly tapering the edges inward to begin forming a triangle shape.
Above the turkey, add a row of cubed cheddar cheese. Follow this with a row of green grapes. Continue alternating rows of brie wedges, red grapes, and blackberries. Make each subsequent row slightly shorter than the one below it to maintain the iconic evergreen silhouette.
Tuck cherry tomatoes and almonds into any small gaps between the rows to add pops of color and texture. These act as the ornaments on your tree. Use the rosemary sprigs to frame the edges of the triangle, giving the board a leafy, forest like appearance.
Place a single slice of starfruit at the very top point of your triangle. If you used a cheese cutout, place it firmly at the peak. Ensure everything is tightly packed so the shape is clear and recognizable before serving.
