A Christmas Charcuterie Board is such a fabulous idea. A board filled with cold cuts, cheeses and sweet treats - it's the snackers every dream come true.
Making this in the shape of a Christmas Tree couldn't make this any easier. You could change up the shape for the different seasons.
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What makes this recipe so yummy
- It's a very versatile and beautiful board to put together. Very forgiving. You can pretty much just throw together what you have in your refrigerator. You see the ingredients image below? I didn't even end up using the grapes and tomatoes and it still worked out beautifully.
- No cooking required and be as formal or un-formal as you desire.
- A charcuterie board is a great way to celebrate the holiday season at a Christmas party or family gatherings.
- It doesn't have to stay as a tree shape. You could try different shapes - like a Christmas Charcuterie Wreath for example.
- This is a great option for a big crowd.
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.
Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Find a good size board to use as your charcuterie platter and wipe it down.
- Step 2: Cut your cheeses and cold cuts and wash the fruit.
- Step 3: Create your layer of snow at the bottom using the mozzarella pearls.
- Step 4: Add the tree trunk using pretzel sticks.
- Step 5: Layer the Christmas Tree using the remaining ingredients.
- Step 6: Decorate with the red and green peanut M&M's for the perfect festive touch with Christmas colors.
Hint: Offer a glass of tooth picks or cocktail forks for use in picking up the pieces so people don't have their hands all over the board, as well as cheese knives.
As well as some small bowls of dip.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Candy Cane - hang a few around the tree.
- Soft Cheeses - any will work just be sure to add the cheese knives.
- Fig Jam - I had to add this because I feel it is so missed when cheese is offered without some delicious fig jam.
- Hard Salami - really any savory items like this and your favorite meats.
- Seasonal Produce - Go to the grocery store and see what produce is in season.
- Hard Cheeses - any delicious cheeses will work on a festive board like this. It's almost just like a cheese platter.
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It's important you have a board big enough to assemble your Charcuterie Board. Again, depending how many you want to feed though. If you are making a small board for just a few people, then that works.
You'll need some tooth picks to hold the salami roses together.
More finger foods I think you'll love
For fun, for Christmas, you should try these Reindeer Cupcakes. They're super cute and easy to make! Or have fun with this Boozy Christmas Trifle.
How to store leftovers
Once your party is over or your gathering have stopped eating from the Christmas Charcuterie Board start breaking it down. Most of it will need to be stored in the refrigerator.
I like to put everything into resealable bags so as to not take up too much room in the refrigerator - or you could just throw it all together in an airtight container.
Mel's kitchen notes
A charcuterie actually translates to the preparing of cured meats. These days it has evolved into more a cheese board of cured meats, fresh fruit, cheeses and nuts etc. It's so versatile, you can literally put anything together for this and it will look amazing.
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Christmas Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 12 Ounces Mozzarella Pearls
- 15 Each Pretzel Sticks
- 8 Ounces Colby Jack Cheese cut into cubes
- 12 Ounces Sharp White Cheddar Cheese cut into cubes
- 12 Ounces Salami sliced
- 12 Ounces Blueberries
- 15 Ounces Pitted Black Olives 1 can, drained
- 12 Ounces Mini Pepperoni Slices
- 1 Cup White Chocolate Chips
- 6 Each Star Shaped Peppermint Patties
- 8 Slices Pepper Jack Cheese
- 6 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 1 Cup Red and Green Peanut M&M's
Instructions
- Find a board big enough to assemble a charcuterie board, or a large chopping board (about 15" x 22") and give it a good wipe down ready to house food.
- Line up the Mozzarella pearls along the bottom to represent snow.12 Ounces Mozzarella Pearls
- Next place the pretzel sticks pointed upward for the Christmas tree trunk.15 Each Pretzel Sticks
- If your cheese is not already done so cut up into cubes.8 Ounces Colby Jack Cheese, 12 Ounces Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, 8 Slices Pepper Jack Cheese
- Make your first row of cheese cubes along the bottom of the tree.
- Next the pepperoni slices.12 Ounces Mini Pepperoni Slices
- Then blueberries.12 Ounces Blueberries
- Repeat with the other ingredients.15 Ounces Pitted Black Olives, 1 Cup White Chocolate Chips
- For the salami slices fold in half, then half again, then roll up to create a kind of rose bud. Hold together with tooth picks. I could hold three salami pieces on 1 tooth pick like this.12 Ounces Salami
- Top the tree with a star cut out from sliced cheese using a star shaped cookie cutter.
- Arrange the rosemary as tufts sticking out from the tree.6 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- Evenly place the M&M's all around three tree as decoration.1 Cup Red and Green Peanut M&M's
- Cut some more stars from the cheese, as well as place the peppermint patties on the outside, for stars.6 Each Star Shaped Peppermint Patties
Notes
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