The holidays are the perfect time to gather with loved ones, and what better way to kick off a festive celebration than with a delicious, effortless, super easy Christmas Charcuterie board? This simple recipe brings together a colorful array of meats, cheeses, fruits, and festive touches that are as beautiful as they are tasty. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or looking for an easy appetizer, this board is sure to impress without keeping you in the kitchen for hours. Here’s how to create a show-stopping spread that’s as easy as it is elegant!
Making memories over food
The holiday season is all about coming together with family and friends, creating memories, and enjoying the warmth of shared moments. There’s something truly special about gathering around a table filled with delicious food, and a beautifully arranged charcuterie board is the perfect way to bring people together. With its easy-to-assemble variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, and seasonal treats, a charcuterie board not only satisfies every palate but also adds a touch of festive elegance to any celebration. Whether it’s a casual get-together or a more formal affair!
Having a thoughtfully arranged spread makes every gathering feel even more special and memorable. Which is exactly what this time of year is about.
What you’ll need to make an easy Christmas Charcuterie Board
Imagine a beautiful arrangement of creamy Gouda, tangy goat cheese, and rich brie, paired with savory prosciutto, salami, and pepperoni. The vibrant pop of red from cranberries and strawberries, along with the refreshing crunch of mini cucumbers, create a festive look and taste. Complementing these flavors, toasted almonds and olives bring a savory contrast, while sweet strawberry jam offers a delightful balance.
A variety of crackers adds the perfect vehicle for all the delicious toppings, and sprigs of fresh rosemary give a touch of greenery and holiday aroma. Best of all, the possibilities are endless—feel free to mix and match different cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts to create a board that’s uniquely your own. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply indulging with loved ones, this spread is sure to impress.
In addition the items above, you’ll want to have a paring knife on hand, a small Christmas tree cookie cutter, and cute holiday toothpicks.
Easy Christmas Charcuterie Board Recipe
Christmas Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 3.5 ounces of olives
- 1/2 cup of toasted almonds
- 6 strawberries
- 1/2 cup of raspberries
- 3 ounces of prosciutto
- 15 slices thin salami*
- 40 crackers (harvest wheat, classic buttercrisp, and rosemary and olive oil crackers)
- 3 ounces of spicy salami nuggets
- 4 ounces of honey goat cheese
- 8 ounces of smoked gouda
- 8 ounces of brie
- 2 ounces of pepperoni
- 3-4 mini cucumbers
- Whole fresh cranberries
- Strawberry jam
- Fresh sprigs of rosemary
Tools
- Christmas toothpicks
- Small Christmas Tree cookie cutter
Instructions
- You will want to prepare the cheese and or fruit/vegetables for the board.
- We sliced the top of the Gouda wheel about 1/4” thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut the tree out of the center of the slice. Add a dollop of jam to the cheese wheel then replace the top slice back on.
- Slice the cheddar into right triangles long ways.
- Using a shot glass, fold slices of salami over the rim and overlapping the previous slice halfway.
Once you’ve added about 8-10 slices, flip it over and pull off the shot glass to expose the flower.
- Cut zigzag lines into the cucumber just using the tip of a paring knife.
- Cut the strawberries in half.
- Start by framing the board with the cheeses.
- Add the crackers and cups of nuts, olives, and dried fruit.
- Start adding the other fruits and vegetables.
- Finally add the meats.
- Scan the board and make sure nothing of the same type is touching if possible.
- Add the garish in and serve!
Notes
Salami is for roses, more or less as desired. Less salami makes a smaller rose, and more makes a larger one.
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