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What type of cheese works best for Christmas tree wedges? Firm or semi-firm cheeses like cheddar, gouda, Monterey Jack, or Colby are ideal because they are easy to cut and hold their shape well.

Cylinders, flat rounds, pyramids and squares should be divided in quarters or smaller wedges like a pie. A big wedge of a large wheel like Comté should be cut into parallel slices.