Elegant Christmas Charcuterie Board
A beautiful and delicious charcuterie board featuring a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts, perfect for entertaining during the Christmas season.
Equipment
- large serving board (wood, slate, or marble)
Ingredients
Meats
- 4 oz Salami Genoa, Soppressata
- 4 oz Prosciutto or Jamón
- 2 oz Pâté or Terrine optional
Cheeses
- 4 oz Brie soft
- 4 oz Aged Cheddar semi-hard
- 4 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano hard
- 2 oz Gorgonzola optional blue
Crackers & Bread
- Assorted crackers 1 box
- 1/2 Baguette sliced
- Breadsticks 1 small package
Fruits & Vegetables
- 1 cup Red grapes
- 1 cup Green grapes
- 1/2 pint Strawberries
- 2 Figs fresh
- 1 Apple sliced
- 1 Pear sliced
- 1/2 cup Dried apricots
- 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup Mixed olives
- 1/4 cup Cornichons
Spreads & Dips
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Fig jam
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Nuts
- 1/2 cup Walnuts
- 1/2 cup Almonds
- 1/4 cup Pistachios
Garnishes
- 3 Fresh rosemary sprigs
- edible flowers optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Select a large serving board made of wood, slate, or marble to be the foundation for your charcuterie board.
- Strategically place the Brie, Aged Cheddar, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Gorgonzola on the board, cutting some cheeses into wedges or cubes while leaving one whole for visual appeal.
- Artfully fold slices of prosciutto and arrange the salami, either folded or fanned out; if using pâté, place it in a small dish on the board.
- Place assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in various accessible spots around the cheeses and meats.
- Fill any open spaces on the board with fresh grapes, strawberries, sliced figs, apple and pear slices, olives, and cornichons.
- Place small bowls of honey, fig jam, and Dijon mustard directly on the board, providing tiny spoons or knives for serving.
- Sprinkle walnuts, almonds, and pistachios into empty areas, particularly around the cheeses and fruits, to add crunch.
- Garnish the board with sprigs of fresh rosemary and optional edible flowers to complete its festive look.
- Present the board with small plates, cocktail napkins, and appropriate serving utensils, encouraging guests to create their own plates.
- For leftovers, transfer meats and cheeses to airtight containers and refrigerate, storing crackers separately to maintain freshness, and consume within 2-3 days.
Notes
For best results, arrange the charcuterie board just before serving to ensure freshness and visual appeal. Consider adding a variety of textures and colors for an even more inviting presentation. Enjoy with your favorite wine or festive beverage!