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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create a festive Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board perfect for beginners. This easy-to-assemble appetizer features layers of semi-hard cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and savory snacks arranged in a triangle tree shape accented with rosemary and candied ginger. Ideal for holiday gatherings, this visually stunning charcuterie board is served with honey and is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheeses

  • 6 to 8 ounces semi-hard cheese (gouda, cheddar, or havarti)
  • Additional cheese cut into stars or snowflakes for topping

Fruits and Vegetables

  • 10 to 15 red grapes
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 to 3 mini cucumbers, sliced into rounds
  • Handful of olives

Nuts and Sweets

  • 1/2 cup marcona almonds
  • 1/4 cup candied ginger

Meat and Crackers

  • 3 ounces salami, folded
  • Crackers as needed for layering

Herbs and Other

  • 4 to 5 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • Honey for serving

Instructions

  1. Select and prepare the board: Choose a cheese board approximately 18 inches in diameter to create enough space for the Christmas tree shape.
  2. Create tree outline: Using a roll of string, form an even triangle on the board and tape the three corners to secure the shape.
  3. Layer crackers: Lay a single layer of crackers along the bottom edge inside the triangle to form the first row of the tree.
  4. Add cheese and grapes: Place sticks of semi-hard cheese above the cracker row, followed by a layer of red grapes.
  5. Add cucumber layers: Place two rows of sliced mini cucumber rounds above the grapes.
  6. Layer almonds: Lightly mound marcona almonds to form the next layer above cucumbers.
  7. Add raspberries and cheese cubes: Create two layers of fresh raspberries and then add a generous layer of cubed cheese above them.
  8. Add salami and crackers: Fold the salami and layer it next, then fill in with additional crackers towards the top sections of the tree.
  9. Add decorative cheese shapes: Place cheese cut into stars or snowflakes at the very top to mimic a tree topper.
  10. Garnish: Scatter candied ginger among the layers for sparkle and wedge in fresh rosemary sprigs to mimic tree branches. Add olives as ornaments throughout the tree.
  11. Final touches: Carefully remove the taped string outline to reveal your Christmas tree shape.
  12. Serve: Serve the charcuterie board with honey on the side for drizzling as desired.

Notes

  • Use a wooden board with a metal rim or any sturdy, flat platter large enough to hold the tree shape.
  • The string outline helps maintain clean, even edges for the tree but should be removed gently to avoid disturbing the layers.
  • Substitute similar semi-hard cheeses based on preference or availability.
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs add fragrance and a pine-like look to the board—do not eat the stems directly.
  • Honey on the side pairs well for those who want a sweet contrast to the savory items.
  • This charcuterie board serves about 6 people as an appetizer.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of board
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

Find it online: https://crunchyfork.com/christmas-tree-charcuterie-board-recipe/