Tannenbaum Cheese Board Border (Printable)

Stylistic Tannenbaum border featuring triangular cheese slices and green grapes for a festive presentation.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 8.8 oz semi-firm cheese (such as Gouda, Edam, or Emmental), well chilled

→ Fruit

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

# Directions:

01 - Cut the cheese into thin, triangular slices about 2–2.4 inches long and 0.4 inches wide at the base, resembling stylized pine trees.
02 - Place the cheese triangles along all four edges of the serving board with the pointed ends facing outward to simulate pine trees.
03 - Nestle small green grapes between and around the cheese triangles to fill gaps and enhance the tree-like appearance.
04 - Continue arranging until the entire border is complete and visually festive.
05 - Fill the center of the board with preferred cheeses, charcuterie, crackers, or other accompaniments as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary cheese into something magical and Instagram-worthy without any cooking involved
  • Your guests will be amazed that something so stunning only takes 15 minutes to create
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so it welcomes everyone to your holiday table
  • The combination of creamy cheese and juicy grapes hits that perfect balance between elegant and approachable
02 -
  • Wet grapes will roll off the board like marbles on a dance floor. Dry them completely and they'll stay put like little anchors holding your design together.
  • A truly sharp knife makes all the difference between elegant, clean triangles and jagged, torn slices. If your knife is dull, hone it before you start, and you'll see the difference immediately.
  • Room temperature cheese becomes soft and sticky within minutes. Keep everything cold until the moment your guests arrive, then let it sit out just long enough to develop flavor.
03 -
  • Make a template from parchment paper if you want perfectly uniform cheese triangles—fold a strip in thirds and use it as your cutting guide for consistency
  • If your cheese is slightly soft and difficult to slice cleanly, pop the slices in the freezer for five minutes between cuts to firm them up temporarily
  • Practice your arrangement on a cool surface before the actual platter—the grapes and cheese will stay perfectly fresh and you can adjust the design without pressure
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