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Mini Brie Christmas Trees

Mini Brie Christmas Trees That Wow Your Holiday Guests

Mini Brie Christmas Trees are delightful holiday appetizers that impress with their festive presentation and customizable options for all dietary needs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Trees
  • 1 wheel Brie or plant-based brie for vegan option
  • 1 cup Nuts e.g., almonds, pistachios; substitute with seeds for nut-free
  • 1 cup Dried Fruit e.g., cranberries, apricots; swap according to preference
  • 12 sticks Pretzel Sticks gluten-free if desired
For Topping and Finishing Touches
  • 2 tbsp Honey or hot honey; maple syrup for vegan
  • to taste Fresh Herbs optional; e.g., thyme, rosemary

Equipment

  • Freezer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chill the Brie: Place brie in the freezer for 20-30 minutes, then cut into chunks.
  2. Prepare Coating: Finely chop nuts and dried fruits, mix in a bowl with salt and optional herbs.
  3. Shape the Trees: Mold brie chunks into cone shapes resembling Christmas trees.
  4. Insert Pretzel Trunks: Insert pretzel sticks into the base of each brie tree.
  5. Coat Trees: Roll each tree in the nut and dried fruit mixture and chill for 10 minutes.
  6. Finish and Serve: Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These Mini Brie Christmas Trees can be made ahead of time. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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