CHEESE & OLIVE APPETIZER TREE

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Star-shaped cheese "ornaments" adorn an edible evergreen fashioned from pimiento-stuffed and Kalamata olives.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 55m

Yield 30

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:

  • Drain olives. Cut block of cheese horizontally into 2 pieces, each about 1/2 inch thick. Cut cheese with 1-inch star-shape canapĂ© cutter. Cover cheese stars with plastic wrap.
  • 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.)
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg

Prince TSN
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Benjamin Chinenyenwa Constance
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's sure to be a hit at your next party.


no ones land
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I loved this appetizer tree! The cheese and olives complement each other perfectly.


Sobuj Store
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This appetizer tree is so beautiful! It's almost too pretty to eat.


Snothile Thandeka
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of cheese or olives you like.


Faizan sarwar
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I always need a quick and easy appetizer for parties and this one is perfect.


Lexus Shyne
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I made this appetizer tree for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids involved in cooking.


Marlene Mata
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This appetizer tree is so delicious! The combination of cheese and olives is perfect.


Miss Laboni Sultana Miss Laboni Sultana
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a last-minute appetizer.


Pischinger
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cheese and olives.


AZAMUL AZAMUL
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This appetizer tree is so festive and fun! It's the perfect way to add a touch of holiday cheer to your party.


Samsung Smart
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Andrea Grossman
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This cheese olive appetizer tree was a HUGE hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.