CHEESE & OLIVE APPETIZER TREE

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This is a fun appetizer, especially for Winter-time celebrations. I recommend using the Rosemary sprigs for a true tree like look! Use a variety of cheeses and other firm olives. Remember, don't prepare this too far in advance because it will dry out! Another idea (which I haven't tried) is use different fruits in place of the...

Provided by Brandi Kirkpatrick

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bottle (10 oz) small pimiento-stuffed olives
1 bottle (11 oz) large pimiento-stuffed olives
6 oz pitted kalamata or ripe olives
1 block (1 lb) colby cheese
1 package (125-count) toothpicks
1 cone shape (9 inches tall) green or white floral foam
rosemary sprigs, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Drain olives. Cut block of cheese horizontally into 2 pieces, each about 1/2 inch thick. Cut cheese with 1-inch star-shape canapé cutter. Cover cheese stars with plastic wrap.
  • 2. Break toothpicks in half as needed; push each olive onto toothpick half. Starting at bottom of cone, insert toothpicks until they stay securely in place. Continue placing olives in random order on tree, varying sizes and leaving spaces for the cheese stars. (For stability of the tree, place most of the larger olives near the bottom.)
  • 3. Push each cheese star onto toothpick half; insert into cone among the olives. Top tree with a cheese star that has been inserted horizontally on toothpick between points of star. Insert rosemary sprigs randomly between olives and cheese. Cover loosely and refrigerate no longer than 8 hours before serving.

Kurtis Weatherly
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I made this appetizer tree for a Christmas party and it was a huge success. It was the first thing to go.


Sakib Ahmed Siyam
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Faresmohamed Elsayed
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I've made this appetizer tree several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it looks so impressive.


Virtual Death
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. I love that it can be made ahead of time.


Rony Hasnat
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I made this appetizer tree for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Fatimakhan Fati
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This is a great recipe for a party appetizer. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Malia Auvea
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I made this appetizer tree for a Christmas party and it was a huge success. It was the first thing to go.


Abdessalem Tiar
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


okeregbe hope
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I've made this appetizer tree several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it looks so impressive.


Kayden Johnson
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. I love that it can be made ahead of time.


Norman Morris Ayamba
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I made this appetizer tree for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ar Makki
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This is a great recipe for a party appetizer. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


AS Abu Saeym
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I made this appetizer tree for a Christmas party and it was a huge success. It was the first thing to go.


Tsekande Brown
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Alissa Mackenzie
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I've made this appetizer tree several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it looks so impressive.


THE NAIJA MAIL TV
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. I love that it can be made ahead of time.


Isaiah Murrell
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I made this appetizer tree for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


izuchukwu Uchenna
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This cheese olive appetizer tree is the perfect party food! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.