Description
These festive, bite-sized Mini Brie Christmas Trees are a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for holiday gatherings. They look impressive and are easy to customize with various toppings.
Ingredients
Cheese and Base
- 2 wheels Brie cheese (Use rind on or off)
- 12 sticks Pretzel sticks (For the trunks)
Coating
- 1 cup Nuts (pistachios, pecans, or almonds) (Chopped finely)
- 1 cup Dried fruit (cranberries, apricots, or cherries) (Chopped finely)
Optional Add-Ins
- to taste Honey (For drizzling)
- to taste Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary) (For added flavor)
Instructions
Preparation
- Chill the Brie in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up.
- Finely chop the nuts and dried fruit, mixing them with a pinch of salt and any optional herbs.
Shaping the Trees
- Cut the brie into small chunks and shape each into a cone.
- Insert a pretzel stick into the base of each cone.
Coating
- Roll each cone in the nut and fruit mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Chill again for 10 minutes to set before drizzling with honey.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzel sticks; for nut-free, substitute with pumpkin or sunflower seeds. These can be shaped up to 24 hours in advance, covered lightly in the fridge, and the pretzel trunks added just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Holiday