Gingerbread houses are so last season, instead, build one (or many) of these super festive rosemary trees loaded with candy and nestled into a fondant snowscape. Perfect for a centerpiece or a snag-what-you-want dessert.
You can eat ALL of this!
If you want every bit of your winter wonderland to be edible, start with a big carrot instead of floral foam brick. But, if you do use floral foam, take time shaving it down into a conical shape.
Make little holes in your base and add your rosemary sprigs, start from the bottom and layer your way to the top.
Add more and more rosemary to fill out your tree.
As you work your way up your base, start using smaller rosemary sprigs to create a fluffy Douglass Fir style tree.
Keep it up; your tree is looking fabulous.
Not your typical tree trimming, this is done with actual sheers. Using garden-grade scissors, trim attached rosemary to create a perfect shape.
Once you get towards the top of the tree, you can start using half sprigs to help create more dimension. Just cut in half and clean the end you'll stick in your base.
Now that you've reached the tree's top, carefully cover all the exposed carrot or floral foam.
Rolling out your fondant will help you build a base for your tree.
Create a snowy scene where you can nestle your tree.
Once you've placed your tree into the fondant, you'll want to start attaching candies and marzipan fruits with toothpicks.
Use any candies and chocolates you like.
How many presents can you fit under this tree?
Use powdered sugar to create a "just snowed" effect.
Use a perfect slice of star fruit to top your tree.
If you are creating a snowy setting for your tree, make some fondant hills in different sizing to ensure your tree and base will fit.
Use cinnamon sticks to add ambiance in the form of an old fence.
Add plain rosemary sprigs and a fresh powdered sugar "snow" dusting.
As beautiful as this tree looks, we can assure you it tastes (and smells) even better.
