This Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board will be a showstopper at your Christmas gathering! This easy charcuterie board is a great way to kick off the holiday season and impress your friends and family. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions and you'll be surprised how easy it is!
8oz.fontina Cheese, cubedsee other cheese options below
8oz.smoked Gouda, cubedsee other cheese options below
9oz.genoa salami, cubedsee other meat options below
6ozpepperonisee other meat options below
1/2cupgreen olives
1/4 cupdried cranberries
1/4cupalmonds
3-4tbsphoney mustardor Delicatessen style mustard
15 ozrosemary flatbread crackerssee other cracker options below
14.25 ozwater crackerssee other cracker options below
fresh pomegranate seeds for garnishsee other garnish options below
8-10rosemary sprigs for your "tree branches"
Instructions
Start at the base of your tree with your meats and cheeses. Make one layer that goes almost the width of the board. Make each "layer" slightly shorter than the next. Remember to leave room at the bottom for your "tree trunk." The cute little pepperoni layer was done by just folding the pepperoni slices into quarters and sticking them onto toothpicks. So easy!
Next, layer your smaller items or "extras" such a nuts, olives, dried fruit, grapes, etc.
Place rosemary stems between your layers for the Christmas tree look.
Last, place any dips and spreads you are using around your board. I used honey mustard in a small white ramekin for the "trunk" of my tree. Also, add bread and crackers around the board. "Decorate" the tree with red pomegranate seeds for another splash of color!Use a star cookie cutter (or freehand it with a sharp knife) to cut a star shape from a slice of cheese for the top of the tree.
Note: For best results, allow items to come to room temperature for 15-30 minutes before serving. OR wrap the board tightly with several layers of plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 12 hours.
Notes
*Starred items are exact items I used in this charcuterie board.Meat Options