Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Create a festive Christmas tree charcuterie board with delicious meats, cheeses, fruits, and veggies arranged to look like a colorful tree—perfect for holiday parties! And it's easy to make!
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
If you're looking for a fun and easy holiday gathering appetizer or maybe something a little special for Christmas dinner for people to snack on, try this Christmas tree charcuterie board.
It's not only great for holiday gatherings, but Christmas movie nights, after school snacks and more.
With a mix of cheeses, meats, fruits, and veggies, this charcuterie board has something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, it's so easy to customize to make sure it has something on it for everyone.
Ingredients for Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Broccoli florets: Great for creating the green "branches" of the tree; try to choose small, bite-sized pieces for easy snacking.
Crackers and/or breadsticks: Perfect for the tree trunk.
Assorted cured meats: Pick your favorites.
Various cheeses: Choose a variety of different types to make sure everyone can find their favorite. You can also cut these into festive shapes if you want.
Fresh fruits:
Nuts: Spread them sparingly.
Olives and/or pickles:
Sliced red bell pepper: These can also be used as mini "presents" around the base of the tree.
Sliced yellow bell pepper: Use a star-shaped cutter to create a tree topper; the rest can be scattered for additional color.
Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish: Tuck them around the “branches” of the tree.
Fresh bay leaves, for garnish:
Curly parsley, for garnish: Use sparingly to fill gaps and help with the "fullness" of the tree.
How to Make Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Make sure to use a flat serving platter or cutting board that is big enough for your Christmas tree charcuterie board. You can use a board shaped like a tree, or you can just arrange the ingredients to look like a tree.
Use a line of broccoli to outline the bottom of the tree. Below the broccoli, add some crackers or breadsticks to make the trunk of the tree.
Now, arrange the ingredients in rows. Occasionally add a row of garnish to make a bed for smaller items like olives and nuts.
For some extra color, place strips of bell pepper over the broccoli and in any spots that look like they need a little more decoration.
Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks to Make the Best Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Here's some tips to help you make this charcuterie board:
Pick a Platter: Start with a big, flat serving platter or cutting board. You can get creative and use one shaped like a tree or just arrange the ingredients in a tree shape.
Use Pre-Cut Ingredients: If you want, you can buy pre-cut veggies, meats, and cheese to save you time.
Serve Fresh: Build your board right before serving to keep everything fresh.
Have Extras: Keep extra ingredients on hand to refill the board as people enjoy it.
Transporting: If you are going to be bringing the charcuterie board to an event, be prepared to spend a moment or two fixing up the board after you arrive and remove the plastic wrap.
How to Store Leftovers
For all leftovers, separate them into different plastic baggies or airtight containers and store in the fridge.
If the charcuterie board was left out for hours, it might be safer to toss it then save it.
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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- Broccoli florets
- Crackers and/or breadsticks for the tree trunk
- Assorted cured meats such as salami, prosciutto, and/or chorizo
- Various cheeses like cheddar, brie, and gouda
- Fresh fruits grapes, strawberries, and/or apple slices
- Nuts almonds or cashews
- Olives and/or pickles
- Sliced red bell pepper
- Sliced yellow bell pepper and a star shape cut from the bell pepper
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
- Fresh bay leaves for garnish
- Curly parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by selecting a large, flat serving platter or cutting board. Choose a board with a tree-like shape or simply arrange the ingredients in the form of a tree.
- Begin with a line of broccoli to create a boundary for the bottom of the tree. Under the broccoli, add crackers or breadsticks as the trunk of the tree.
- Arrange the ingredients in rows. Insert a row of garnish periodically to be a bed for smaller ingredients like olives and nuts.
- Over the broccoli and any areas that need extra color, add the bell pepper strips like a garland.
- Serve the Christmas tree charcuterie board immediately.
- Enjoy your festive and visually appealing Christmas tree charcuterie board! Perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
Notes
Please note that the nutritional content of this recipe will vary based on the specific ingredients used. For a detailed breakdown of the nutritional values, consider using a recipe nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you've used.
