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