Description
Celebrate the festive season with this delightful Christmas Charcuterie Board, featuring an array of nuts, fruits, chocolates, and creative decorations shaped like a reindeer’s face. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this easy-to-assemble board combines sweet, savory, and fresh flavors with a charming presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts
- 1 cup Almonds
- 1 cup Hazelnuts
Fruits
- 1/2 cup Grapes
- 2-3 Kiwis, sliced
- 1-2 Oranges, sliced
- 1 cup Blueberries
Dairy & Chocolate
- 1 cup Whipping Cream
- 2 tablespoons Dark chocolate
Other Components
- 6 Breadsticks
- 1 cup Crackers
- 1/3 cup Jelly candies (including raspberry jelly)
- 1/3 cup Marshmallows
- 1/4 cup Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: Start by whipping the cream until stiff peaks form. Divide the whipped cream into two equal parts for coloring.
- Prepare Chocolate Creams: Melt the dark chocolate. Add 1/2 tablespoon of the melted chocolate to one half of the whipped cream to create a light brown chocolate cream. Add the remaining melted chocolate to the other half to produce a darker brown cream. These will form the basis for the reindeer’s face. Use a pastry bag to pipe the creams.
- Create Reindeer Face Details: Use marshmallows to make the eyes, and place drops of dark chocolate as pupils. Line the mouth with chocolate drops and use a jelly raspberry candy for the nose.
- Assemble Antlers and Decorations: Arrange breadsticks as the reindeer’s antlers. Place blueberries on top of the antlers, followed by green gummy candies and gummy raspberries to add color and texture.
- Add Fresh Fruits Around the Board: Place sliced kiwi on the sides. Arrange grapes and sliced oranges in the corners to add freshness and vibrant color to your board.
- Finish with Crackers, Nuts, and Toppings: Top sections of the board with crackers and sprinkle coconut flakes over them. Add hazelnuts, almonds, and additional marshmallows around the edges for variety and balance.
Notes
- Use fresh and high-quality ingredients for best flavor and presentation.
- The whipped cream should be kept refrigerated until assembly to maintain its stiffness.
- Customize the fruit selection based on availability or preferences.
- For a more festive touch, consider adding small decorative picks or edible glitter.
- Serve immediately or keep chilled to ensure freshness, especially the whipped cream components.
