Description
Create a stunning Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board perfect for beginners, featuring layers of semi-hard cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and savory delights arranged beautifully into a festive tree shape. This no-cook appetizer is easy to assemble and sure to impress your holiday guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 6 to 8 ounces semi-hard cheese (gouda, cheddar, havarti)
- Additional cubed cheese for layers
- 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 for decorating
Nuts and Sweets
- 1/2 cup marcona almonds
- 1/4 cup candied ginger
Meats and Crackers
- 3 ounces salami, folded
- Assorted crackers
Herbs and Garnish
- 4 to 5 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- Honey for serving
Instructions
- Select board: Choose a cheese or wooden board about 18 inches in diameter large enough to create a tree shape.
- Create tree outline: Use a roll of string to form an even triangle on the board and tape each corner to hold the triangle shape in place.
- Base layer: Arrange one layer of crackers along the bottom edge of the triangle as the first row of the tree.
- Add cheese and grapes: Place sticks of cheese above the crackers, followed by a row of red grapes.
- Layer cucumbers: Add two rows of sliced mini cucumbers above the grapes.
- Add almonds: Lightly mound 1/2 cup of marcona almonds to fill the next layer.
- Layer raspberries: Place two rows of fresh raspberries above the almonds.
- Add cheese cubes: Scatter cubed cheese generously above the raspberries.
- Fold salami: Add a layer of folded salami slices above the cheese cubes.
- Top with crackers: Fill in spaces with additional crackers above the salami.
- Decorate tree top: Place cheese cut into star or snowflake shapes at the top of the tree to form the tree topper.
- Garnish: Scatter candied ginger among the layers for sparkle and wedge fresh rosemary sprigs between rows to mimic tree branches.
- Add olives: Insert a few olives throughout the board to resemble ornaments.
- Finish and serve: Carefully remove the string outlining the tree. Serve the board with honey on the side for drizzling.
Notes
- Use a ruler or measuring tape to help create an even triangle with the string for a balanced tree shape.
- Mix and match cheeses and fruits to suit your preference or available ingredients.
- To save time, buy pre-sliced cheeses and ready-to-serve crackers.
- Use fresh rosemary to add festive fragrance and enhance presentation.
- Serve honey on the side so guests can add sweetness to their taste.
- This no-cook recipe makes for an easy, visually striking holiday appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 board
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
