Frosted Pine Cheese Board (Printable Version)

Whimsical white cheddar with sugared rosemary and almond accents for a festive presentation.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz white cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded

→ Garnishes

02 - 12 fresh rosemary sprigs
03 - 2 tbsp water
04 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar, plus extra for dusting

→ Nuts

05 - 2 oz whole almonds, raw or lightly toasted

→ Crackers & Extras

06 - 12–16 assorted gluten-free crackers (optional)
07 - 1 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzling)

# How To Make It:

01 - Lightly dampen rosemary sprigs with water and roll them in granulated sugar until frosted. Allow to dry on a parchment-lined tray for 10 minutes.
02 - Place white cheddar cheese on a serving platter in gentle mounds to resemble snowdrifts.
03 - Insert sugared rosemary sprigs upright within the cheese mounds to mimic frosted pine trees.
04 - Nestle whole almonds in small clusters near the cheese to resemble pinecones.
05 - Optionally, arrange gluten-free crackers around the platter and drizzle honey if desired.
06 - Present immediately and enjoy the festive arrangement.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like edible winter decoration, which means your guests will photograph it before they eat it.
  • No cooking required—just assembly, sugar, and a little imagination.
  • The sugared rosemary actually tastes incredible, crispy and herbal with just enough sweetness.
02 -
  • The rosemary must be truly dry before serving, or the sugar will dissolve and lose that satisfying crunch—a lesson I learned the hard way after prepping it hours in advance.
  • If you're making this ahead, sugar the rosemary just before guests arrive; the humidity in a warm room is the enemy.
03 -
  • Keep extra sugared rosemary sprigs in a cool, dry place—they're edible garnishes for dessert plates or holiday cocktails.
  • If your rosemary isn't fragrant enough, lightly toast the almonds to deepen all the warm, woody notes on the platter.
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