Frosted Pine Cheese Board (Printable Version)

A festive cheese board with sugared rosemary, white cheddar snowdrifts, and crunchy almond pinecones delights guests.

# What You 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, then roll them in granulated sugar until frosted. Let dry on a parchment-lined tray for 10 minutes.
02 - Arrange the white cheddar cheese in gentle mounds on a serving platter to mimic snowdrifts.
03 - Insert the sugared rosemary sprigs upright among the cheese piles to resemble frosted pine trees.
04 - Nestle whole almonds in small clusters near the cheese to mimic pinecones.
05 - Add crackers or drizzle honey around the arrangement if desired.
06 - Present immediately and enjoy the wintry arrangement.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours on it when you actually spent twenty minutes, which is the dream.
  • Everyone eats with their eyes first, and this board absolutely delivers on the visual drama while tasting genuinely delicious.
  • No oven required, no stress, just simple ingredients transformed into something memorable.
02 -
  • The sugar coating on rosemary can soften if the cheese gets warm or if there's humidity in the air—assemble this close to serving time for maximum crispness and visual impact.
  • Using a damp paper towel instead of full water prevents the rosemary from getting waterlogged, which would make the sugar slide right off.
03 -
  • Roll your rosemary in sugar right before the gathering—freshly frosted sprigs stay crisper and more visually stunning than ones that have sat for hours.
  • Arrange everything on a platter you love because presentation is half the magic here, and you'll probably find yourself making this again once you see people's reactions.
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