Christmas Tree Shaped Charcuterie Board
Create a festive and delicious Christmas tree-shaped charcuterie board, perfect for holiday entertaining. This board features an assortment of cheeses, meats, crackers, fruits, and nuts arranged to resemble a Christmas tree.
Equipment
- Large serving board
- Small bowls (optional)
- Cheese knives
Ingredients
Cheeses
- 8 oz Brie
- 4 oz Cheddar cheese (block)
- 4 oz Provolone cheese (slices)
- 4 oz Goat cheese
Meats
- 4 oz Salami
- 3 oz Prosciutto
- 4 oz Pepperoni slices
Crackers & Breads
- 1 box Assorted crackers
- 1 small Mini baguette slices
Fruits & Vegetables
- 1 cup Red grapes
- 1 cup Green grapes
- 3 sprigs Rosemary sprigs
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
Extras
- 0.5 cup Olives
- 0.5 cup Candied pecans
Instructions
Assembly
- Arrange a large serving board or platter on a flat surface.
- Place a small block of cheese (like cheddar) at the bottom for the tree trunk.
- Begin arranging rosemary sprigs to form the outline of a Christmas tree.
- Start filling the tree outline with selected cheeses, meats, and crackers.
- Create rows or sections with varying textures and colors, ensuring a balanced look.
- Add grape bunches, cherry tomatoes, olives, and candied pecans for color, texture, and flavor.
- Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs if desired, and consider a star-shaped cheese cut-out at the top.
Notes
For best results, arrange ingredients at room temperature. Feel free to customize with your favorite cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts. A star-shaped cookie cutter can be used to make a cheese star for the top of the tree.