Save A festive and visually stunning charcuterie board arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree featuring an assortment of cured meats cheeses fruits and savory accompaniments perfect for holiday gatherings.
I've enjoyed making this charcuterie board every holiday season as it brings family together with its beauty and delicious variety.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g aged cheddar cubed 100 g gouda sliced 100 g brie cut into wedges 100 g goat cheese formed into small balls
- Meats: 100 g prosciutto thinly sliced 100 g salami sliced 100 g soppressata sliced
- Fruits: 1 cup seedless green grapes 1 cup seedless red grapes 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 1 small bunch fresh rosemary (for garnish)
- Accompaniments: 1/2 cup mixed olives 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds walnuts or pecans) 1/2 cup dried apricots
- Crackers & Breads: 1 box assorted crackers (use gluten-free if needed) 1 small baguette sliced
- Decoration: 1 small star-shaped piece of yellow cheese (for the tree topper) Fresh rosemary sprigs (to mimic tree branches)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large rectangular or wooden board sketch a triangle as a guide for your tree shape using parchment paper if desired.
- Step 2:
- Starting at the bottom create alternating layers of meats cheeses fruits and accompaniments to fill the triangle grouping similar ingredients together for visual appeal.
- Step 3:
- Use rosemary sprigs between the layers to mimic the look of tree branches.
- Step 4:
- Place the star-shaped cheese at the top of the tree as a topper.
- Step 5:
- Surround the base of the tree with crackers and baguette slices.
- Step 6:
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and nuts throughout for pops of color and texture.
- Step 7:
- Fill in any gaps with additional fruits or nuts as needed.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Save This board never fails to impress at family gatherings bringing joy and conversation around the holiday season.
Notes
For a vegetarian version omit meats and add roasted vegetables or more nuts best served with a chilled sparkling wine or light white wine.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Small knife for cutting cheese Star-shaped cheese cutter (optional) Small bowls (for olives or artichokes)
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese) Tree nuts (nuts) Wheat (crackers baguette—use gluten-free if needed) May contain Sulfites (cured meats marinated vegetables) Always check product labels for allergens.
Save This festive charcuterie board is a showstopper perfect for holiday parties and easy to customize for all diets.
Recipe Help
- → How do I assemble the Christmas tree shape?
Use a large board with a triangular guide drawn or placed underneath parchment paper. Layer cheeses, meats, fruits, and accompaniments starting at the base, grouping similar items for visual appeal.
- → Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, by choosing gluten-free crackers and breads, the board can accommodate gluten-free dietary needs without compromising flavor.
- → What cheeses work best for this arrangement?
Aged cheddar, gouda, brie, and goat cheese provide varied textures and flavors that complement the cured meats and fruits beautifully.
- → How do rosemary sprigs enhance the presentation?
Fresh rosemary sprigs placed between layers replicate the look of evergreen branches, adding a festive, aromatic element to the display.
- → Can I prepare this in advance?
Yes, assemble just before serving or cover and refrigerate for a short time, ensuring crackers remain crisp by adding them last.