Appetizer Tree

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. Place the cornichons and olives on paper towels to drain the marinade. Prepare a foam cone for the base 35–40 cm high, foil, and toothpicks.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Cut the cheese into 1.5 cm cubes. From part of the cheese, cut out a star shape about 2.5–3 cm in size. Cut the cornichons in half crosswise.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Wrap the foam cone in foil and insert toothpicks all over the surface, 1.5–2 cm apart. Insert one toothpick vertically into the top of the cone.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Distribute the cherry tomatoes evenly among the toothpicks. Also, at equal intervals, attach the cheese cubes and mini mozzarella balls. Skewer olives and cornichon halves between them, cut side inward.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Roll the prosciutto and smoked sausage slices into tubes or rose shapes. Attach them to the remaining free toothpicks.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Place the cheese star on top of the tree.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Garnish the appetizer tree with rosemary needles.