Are you ready for Christmas? I have a super easy and festive appetizer recipe to share with you today. These mini brie cheese Christmas tree bites can be made many different ways, but they are always super simple with no baking or cooking involved. Please come on in and let me share how easy these are to prepare.

mini Christmas tree cheese bites appetizer recipe

Whether you’re the host with the most or a guest at someone else’s home, you’ll want to wow your loved ones with this delicious appetizer. It’s easy to make, pretty to look at and yummy to eat.

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Recipe for the Mini Christmas Tree Cheese Bites

Check out this easy, peasy no baking, no cooking, no culinary skills needed recipe. Although basil, rosemary and pomegranate seeds are used to decorate the Brie cheese wedges here for a Christmas tree feel with greenery and ornaments. Feel free to substitute herbs, fruits and nuts you and your family enjoy.

Ingredients

8 oz Brie Cheese Round
Fresh Assorted Herbs (I used Basil & Rosemary)
Pomegranate Seeds
8 Thin Pretzel Sticks
Honey

Cooking Pro Tip: Like I stress in all recipes, the fresher your ingredients are, the better the end result of any dish.

Tools

Sharp Knife

Cooking Pro Tip: Always read a recipe all the way through before starting. Then re-read the recipe and assemble all your ingredients so you are fully prepared, knowing all the things you need (ingredients and tools included).

Instructions

Read entire recipe and assemble all your ingredients and tools
Mince fresh herbs finely
Mix herbs and pomegranate seeds in shallow bowl and set aside

Slice Brie round in half horizontally

Slice Brie in half, quarters and eighths vertically creating 16 wedges

Snap pretzel sticks in half, creating 16 pieces
Insert broken end of pretzel stick into end of brie wedge creating a tree trunk

Dip and press soft side of brie wedge into herb & pomegranate seed mixture, adhering garnishments to wedge

Arrange decorated mini brie trees on serving platter
Drizzle Christmas tree wedges with honey
Voila! Bon appetite and enjoy the mini Christmas tree Brie bites

Tips & Recommendations to Keep In Mind

Easy

These are not only super easy to assemble but also easy to eat. The pretzel stick trunk makes the Christmas tree cheese bites easy to pick up and enjoy. Finger foods are favorites for mix and mingle events when everyone is juggling a beverage and cocktail napkin and appetizer plate…. so easy is always welcome.

Garnishments

Make it your own. The cheese wedges can be enhanced with herbs, dried fruit, seasonings, nuts and so much more. The key is to mix flavors and textures. Use sweet and savory selections plus add crunch to the smooth cheese. There is no right or wrong, simply use flavors your family and friends prefer. Also use your fingers to press garnishments onto cheese to secure if necessary.

Yields

The 8oz brie round yields 16 servings. You can use more than one Brie cheese round if you want more servings or you can simply only use half the cheese wheel if you want less. Another alternative is to use Laughing Cow wedges, which simply need to be unwrapped and there’s not cutting involved. Keep in mind the flavor profile is very different than brie, and it’s also a softer texture.

Serving

Allow cheese to reach room temperature when served to your guests. You can make ahead and refrigerate, but take out about 15 minutes before serving to allow cheese to soften a bit. Serving on a flat surface like a large patter or board is best. Serve the mini Christmas tree cheese wedges with crusty bread and more pretzel sticks to accompany the silky cheese.

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Closing Thoughts

This super easy, no cook Christmas appetizer delivers maximum festive charm with minimal effort. This is a great entertaining recipe whether you are having an intimate gathering or a large crowd. You can double the recipe if necessary. These mini Christmas tree cheese bites become a secret weapon you’ll reach for every holiday season. More fabulous recipes are planned in the upcoming year.

I hope you enjoyed this easy and festive appetizer selection, which is perfect for any Holiday Celebration. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, wishing everyone much health and happiness. Thanking for being here. Au revoir!

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Mini Christmas Tree Cheese Bites Appetizer

These mini brie cheese Christmas tree bites can be made many different ways, but they are always super simple with no baking or cooking involved.

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Serving Size 16 pieces