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Closeup of a Christmas tree charcuterie board

Simple Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

Casey Rooney
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!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 10
Calories 443 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. fontina Cheese, cubed see other cheese options below
  • 8 oz. smoked Gouda, cubed see other cheese options below
  • 9 oz. genoa salami, cubed see other meat options below
  • 6 oz pepperoni see other meat options below
  • 1/2 cup green olives
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 3-4 tbsp honey mustard or Delicatessen style mustard
  • 1 5 oz rosemary flatbread crackers see other cracker options below
  • 1 4.25 oz water crackers see other cracker options below
  • fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish see other garnish options below
  • 8-10 rosemary 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
  • Prosciutto
  • *Salami
  • Sopressata
  • *Pepperoni
  • Capocollo
  • Mortadella
  • Deli meats (ham, turkey, etc.)
Cheese Options
  • Brie 
  • Cheddar cheese cubes
  • Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Manchego
  • Mozzarella balls (plain or marinated)
  • Gouda
  • Fontina
Dips and Spreads
  • Hummus 
  • Jams & Jellies
  • *Honey Mustard 
  • Pesto
  • Honey
  • Spinach Dip
  • Ranch Dressing
Bread/Crackers
  • *Water Crackers
  • Whole Wheat Crackers
  • *Flavored Crackers such as rosemary
  • French bread/baguette
  • Pretzel sicks
  • Bread sticks
  • Pita chips/pita bread
  • For even more cracker options, see: 10 Best Crackers for a Charcuterie Board
Extras/Garnishes
  • *Rosemary sprigs
  • Pickles 
  • *Olives
  • *Nuts
  • *Dried Cranberries
  • Fresh pomegranate seeds
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber
  • Grapes
  • Cherries
  • Chocolate
Nutrition information is approximate based on the Very Well Fit nutrition calculator. Does not include crackers, bread and other condiments. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 1562mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin D: 17µgCalcium: 321mgIron: 1mg
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