Christmas Charcuterie Board
Looking to create a Festive Holiday Appetizer? In this guide, we'll walk you through the art of assembling the perfect Christmas Charcuterie Board for your festive gatherings.
Servings 15 people
Ingredients
Meats
- proscuitto, genoa salami, spanish chorizo, soppressata, calabrese
Cheeses
- brie, camembert, gouda, cheddar, blue cheese, goat cheese, havarti, gruyere, fontina, mozzarella balls
Fresh Produce
- grapes, apple slices, pears, figs, berries, pomegranate seeds, dried apricots, dried cranberries, persimmon slices
- cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, cucumbers, snap peas, pickles, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, marinated mushrooms, broccoli and cauliflower
Accompaniments
- jam, honey, mustard, nuts and seeds, pickles, olives, chocolate, mini holiday cookies, chocolate truffles, gourmet marshmallows, chocolate covered pretzels, mini candy canes, fresh herbs
Crackers and Bread
- shaped crackers, sliced baguette, rosemary crackers, sea salt crackers, multigrain crackers, rice crackers, pita chips, naan, rye crisps, pretzel squares, sourdough bread cubes, fruit and nut bread cubes
Instructions
- Start with a base. Choose a large platter or wooden board to create your charcuterie on.
- Choose and purchase ingredients. Once you have everything purchased, set it all out on your counter so that you don't forget an ingredient.
- To make a Christmas tree shape, make a triangular outline using string as your guide.
- Begin by placing your cured meats on the board within the string guidelines you placed. Arrange them in loose folds or artful curls.
- Add cheeses. Space out various cheeses around the board. Mix textures and types, placing soft cheeses and hard cheeses in different areas.v
- Add fresh fruits and veggies. Place them in clusters or scatter them around for a vibrant look.
- Add the accompaniments you have chosen. Place small bowls or jars for spreads, jams, or honey. Intersperse olives, pickles, and nuts to balance flavors and visual appeal.
- Arrange an assortment of crackers or bread. Consider placing them in different directions to add visual interest.
- Fill any empty spaces or gaps with smaller ingredients. Using a small star cookie cutter, make cheese shapes and place around the charcuterie tree with a larger cheese star at the top of the tree. Finish with adding fresh herbs around the tree to make it more festive (rosemary sprigs are great for this board). Serve and enjoy!