Christmas Charcuterie Board – Wholesome Yum

after i did mine halloween board and Thanksgiving Charcuterie BoardI had so much fun with them that I decided to make this Christmas charcuterie board In the shape of a tree. Anyone who knows me well knows that I don’t celebrate Christmas, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love a good Christmas (holiday) party. This holiday charcuterie board is a fun blend of flavors and textures.This is the perfect vacation appetizer for your guests!

Ingredients and Substitutions

This section explains how to choose the best Christmas charcuterie board ingredients, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements see Recipe card below.

• Christmas stars – To make the tree the star, I used a whole wheel of brie stuffed with pomegranate seeds. If you want something sweeter, chocolate chips or jam are great options.
• cheese – I added sharp cheddar cheese slices and white cheddar cheese slices to the board. You can choose other types of cheese such as pepper jack cheese, Colby Jack cheese, goat cheese, mozzarella cheese balls or any hard and soft cheese you like.
• cookie – These form the stump.I used These gluten free cookiesbut you can use whatever you like, or homemade cheese biscuits or Flaxseed Cookies.
• olives – To inject some spicy flavor and a pop of color, I added pimento olives, but you can choose green, black, or kalamata olives. If you don’t like olives, cherry tomatoes are also good.
• Pickle – Mini dill pickles bring a savory kick.
• meat – I used salami and ham, but you can use turkey slices, ham, pepperoni, or any deli meat you like.If you don’t like sliced ​​meat, you can make chicken liver pate. You can also skip the meat and make it directly into a cheese board.
• fruit – You will need apples, kiwis, red or green grapes. Strawberries, citrus slices, or pear slices would also work.
• nut – I used a combination of pecans, pistachios, and cashews for this holiday charcuterie board, but almonds, walnuts, or any nut would work.
• fresh herbs – Use fresh rosemary sprigs or thyme sprigs for a fragrant and decorative touch.

How to Make a Christmas Charcuterie Board

This section shows how to make a Christmas tree charcuterie board, with step-by-step photos and details on the technique to help you visualize it.For full instructions, including quantities and temperatures, see Recipe card below.

1. Be a star. use a Star shaped cookie cutter (or carefully using a sharp knife), cut a star-shaped hole in the center of the brie.Place brie cheese on top large cutting board Or serve as a platter and stuffed with pomegranate seeds.
2. Make trees. Place the cookies on the very bottom of the board to form a tree stump shape. Place sliced ​​cheese, olives and pickles in a bowl and place on the checkerboard between the stars and stumps to form the base of the tree.

3. Fill in the gaps. Place deli meat all over the board to fill in some of the larger gaps and continue the shape of the tree. Arrange fruits and nuts across the board to fill in the remaining gaps.
4. decorate. Place rosemary sprigs throughout the board for garnish.

Alternative Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas!

Make a Christmas charcuterie wreath by placing cheese, meats, olives and pickles in a circle with a hole in the center. Then, add fresh rosemary sprigs, red berries and ribbon on top for a festive touch.

Storage instructions

Store everything (excluding crispy items such as nuts and crackers) in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can prepare all the components ahead of time and assemble them before enjoying your meal.

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Christmas charcuterie board

Create a fun tree-shaped Christmas charcuterie board with meat, cookies, cheese, and fruit. The holidays are relaxing and festive!

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Serving size: 12 (Adjust according to recipe proportion)

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1. use a Star shaped cookie cutter, make a hole in the middle of the brie cheese.Place brie cheese on top charcuterie board And fill with pomegranate seeds.

2. Place the cookies on the very bottom of the board to form a tree stump shape.

3. Arrange sliced ​​cheese, pimento stuffed olives, and pickles across the board to begin establishing the shape of the tree.

4. Place deli meats across the board to fill in some of the larger gaps.

5. Arrange fruits and nuts across the board to fill in the remaining gaps.

6. If desired, place rosemary sprigs throughout the board for garnish.

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Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/12 of the entire board

Nutritional information uses salami and does not include optional (garnishing) rosemary.

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

Calories Chapter 473

fat 30.6 grams

protein 15.3 grams

total carbohydrates 34.9 grams

net carbs 31.4 grams

fiber 3.5 grams

sugar 7.1 grams

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