12ounce blockColby Jack Cheesecut into 3/4 inch cubes or triangles
8 ounce blockcheddar cheese, cut into 3/4 inch cubes or triangles
4ounce blockMonterey Jack cheesecut into 3/4 inch cubes or triangles
1poundgreen grapesseparated from the stems
1poundred grapesseparated from the stems
1containerfresh thyme springs
1containerfresh rosemary stems
1stalkcelery
Instructions
Start with the cheddar cheese, stacking the cheese cubes in a row (start with 8 cubes, then adjusts), then stack a row of green grapes (start with about 12, then adjust) under the cheese on your serving platter or board. The cheese rows and grape rows will widen as you go.
Follow this order to create cheese and grape board: cheddar cheese, green grapes, Monterey Jack cheese, red grapes, Colby Jack cheese, green grapes, cheddar cheese, red grapes, and Colby Cheese shown in rows on a platter or cheese board to resemble a Christmas tree shape.
Then add a red grape on top, surrounded by green grapes to make the tree topper. Arrange the thyme springs and rosemary springs throughout the grapes on the platter as shown in the recipe photo.
Cut the celery stalk in 2 inches and place it at the bottom to create the tree trunk. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve with your favorite crackers.