Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

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This vibrant holiday board features layers of aged cheddar, gouda, brie, goat cheese, prosciutto, salami, and soppressata. Seedless grapes, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, and fresh rosemary add pops of color and festivity. Mixed olives, marinated artichokes, roasted nuts, dried apricots, and assorted crackers complete the spread. Arranged triangularly on a large board and topped with a star-shaped cheese, it offers a stunning centerpiece that's perfect for entertaining. Easily customizable to suit dietary needs or preferences.

Updated on Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:07:00 GMT
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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.

This charcuterie tree has become a favorite at our holiday parties and never fails to impress guests with its creativity and taste

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
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This Christmas Tree Charcuterie Dream displays colorful cheeses, meats, and fresh fruits, perfect for holiday entertaining. | forkta.com

Our family gathers around this board every holiday and it has become a cherished tradition full of laughter and shared stories

Notes

Add fig jam honey or mustard as additional condiments for enhanced flavor

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

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The Christmas Tree Charcuterie Dream sparkles with a festive cheese star on top, an appetizer for holiday joy. | forkta.com

This Christmas tree charcuterie makes the perfect festive appetizer sure to delight your guests

Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

A visually stunning board featuring cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and savory accompaniments arranged as a tree.

Prep Time
30 min
0
Total Time
30 min
Created by Mia Parker


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine International

Makes 10 Portions

Diet Preferences None specified

What You'll Need

Cheeses

01 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 3.5 oz gouda, sliced
03 3.5 oz brie, cut into wedges
04 3.5 oz goat cheese, formed into small balls

Meats

01 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
02 3.5 oz salami, sliced
03 3.5 oz soppressata, sliced

Fruits

01 1 cup seedless green grapes
02 1 cup seedless red grapes
03 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
05 1 small bunch fresh rosemary (for garnish)

Accompaniments

01 1/2 cup mixed olives
02 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts
03 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
04 1/2 cup dried apricots

Crackers & Breads

01 1 box assorted crackers (gluten-free optional)
02 1 small baguette, sliced

Decoration

01 1 small star-shaped piece of yellow cheese (tree topper)
02 Fresh rosemary sprigs (to mimic tree branches)

How to Make It

Step 01

Arrange Tree Outline: On a large rectangular or wooden board, sketch a triangle as a guide for the tree shape using parchment paper if desired.

Step 02

Build Layers: Starting at the bottom, layer meats, cheeses, fruits, and accompaniments alternately to fill the triangle, grouping similar ingredients for visual harmony.

Step 03

Add Rosemary Branches: Insert rosemary sprigs between the layers to emulate pine branches.

Step 04

Place Tree Topper: Position the star-shaped yellow cheese at the peak of the tree as a topper.

Step 05

Surround Base: Arrange crackers and baguette slices around the base of the tree.

Step 06

Garnish with Seeds and Nuts: Scatter pomegranate seeds and roasted nuts throughout for contrast and texture.

Step 07

Fill Gaps: Fill any remaining spaces with extra fruits or nuts for fullness.

Step 08

Serve or Store: Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

Equipment Needed

  • Large serving board or platter
  • Small knife for cutting cheese
  • Star-shaped cheese cutter (optional)
  • Small bowls for olives or artichokes

Allergy Details

Check every item for allergens, and check with your doctor if you’re unsure.
  • Contains milk (cheese), tree nuts (nuts), wheat (crackers, baguette - use gluten-free if necessary)
  • May contain sulfites (cured meats, marinated vegetables)

Nutrition Per Serving

For informational purposes; please consult your healthcare professional.
  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Protein: 15 g