Description
Create a festive and visually stunning Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board featuring a delightful assortment of cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged to resemble a holiday tree. Perfect for holiday parties and gatherings, this no-cook recipe combines savory and sweet flavors with easy assembly for a show-stopping appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 1 Small brie cheese
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 cup Colby cheese, cubed
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella balls
Meats
- 16 Salami slices
- 16 Cooked sausage slices
Fruits & Vegetables
- 1 cup Red and green grapes
- ½ cup Cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup Fresh cranberries (optional)
- ½ cup Green olives
Nuts & Others
- ½ cup Almonds
- 1 box Crackers
- 5-6 sprigs Fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Place the small brie cheese at the bottom center of your serving board to serve as the focal point or base of the Christmas tree shape.
- Arrange cheeses: Around the brie, arrange the cubed Cheddar and Colby cheeses in a triangular shape resembling the branches of a Christmas tree. Scatter the mozzarella balls evenly within this cheese triangle for contrast and texture.
- Add meats: Layer the salami and cooked sausage slices in alternating rows over and around the cheese section to build the pattern and add visual interest to resemble tree branches.
- Distribute fruits and vegetables: Fill the gaps in the arrangement with red and green grapes, cherry tomatoes, fresh cranberries (if using), and green olives to provide festive pops of color and bursts of fresh flavor.
- Add nuts and crackers: Sprinkle the almonds evenly around the base and sides of the tree arrangement, and place crackers around the perimeter or in a separate section for easy access.
- Garnish with rosemary: Use the fresh rosemary sprigs strategically to mimic pine tree needles, enhancing the Christmas tree look and adding an aromatic element.
- Final adjustments: Step back and adjust spacing or add more ingredients as needed to perfect the festive tree shape and balance the display.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy this no-cook festive charcuterie board as an elegant appetizer for holiday parties and gatherings.
Notes
- This charcuterie board is a no-cook recipe, perfect for easy holiday entertaining.
- Feel free to swap out or add other seasonal fruits and nuts based on preference or availability.
- For a more colorful board, consider adding red bell pepper strips or pomegranate seeds.
- Keep the board refrigerated if not serving immediately to maintain freshness.
- Use toothpicks if preferred for easy picking of small items.
