Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Not every appetizer table is fun to prepare but this Christmas tree charcuterie board definitely is! It looks like a Christmas tree and is loaded up with delicious bites.
Servings: 15
Ingredients
- 6 Pieces salami-wrapped mozzarella I used Fiorucci Hard Salami and Mozzarella Panino
- 7 Pieces prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella I used Formaggio Cheese Prosciutto and Mozzarella Wraps
- 6 Ounces prosciutto sliced
- 7 Ounces salami plain, thinly sliced
- 6 Ounces salami peppered, thinly sliced
- 5 Ounces Boursin cheese I used the garlic and herb flavor
- 8 Ounces Colby Jack cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 Ounces mozzarella balls marinated
- 8 Ounces mozzarella pearls I used Belgioso mini snacking cheese pearls
- 8 Ounces Pepper Jack cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 Ounces crackers assorted round
- 8 Ounces Brie cheese round
- 1 Cup honey to drizzle over some of the cheese
- 7 Ounces Brie cheese triangle wedge
- 1 Jar stuffed manzanilla olives 10-ounce jar, drained
- 1 Jar pitted black olives 6-Ounce jar, drained
- 1 Cup berry jam any flavor, to fill the Brie cheese round
- 3 Cups pretzel mini twists
- 12 pretzel rods cut in half, for the tree trunk
- 2 apples cored, sliced and dipped in lemon juice or salt water (to stop them browning)
- grapes any color
- fresh rosemary for garnish
- dried apricots or other dried fruits of choice
- sweet nuts and/or chocolate-covered nuts
- blackberries and/or raspberries
Instructions
- Make a star shape in the brie cheese using a star-shaped cookie cutter. Remove the center of the star and then fill with honey, jam or cranberry sauce.
- Cut the pretzel rods in half.
- Layer some of the salami into curved lines and fan it out. Roll it and then use a toothpick to hold it together in a rose shape. Repeat to use the rest.
- Put down a large sheet of grazing table paper and use fresh rosemary to make an outline of the base of the Christmas tree. You can carry on making adjustments as you go along adding items.
- Stack the pretzels underneath for the trunk, either tying with twine or just stacking them up.
- Add the Brie round at the very top where the star would go. This also helps getting your tree the right size.
- Add the Boursin and sliced meats, spacing them all out and putting some on opposite ends, zigzagging them down the Christmas tree.
- Add pretzels and crackers around the board in different places.
- Add sliced Brie and cheese cubes, slowly filling up the open spaces.
- Add olives and mozzarella balls around the tree edges.
- Next add fresh fruit to any open areas and fill the gaps with dried fruit and nuts.
- Add more ingredients and top the sections with more ingredients to make it look fuller and to even out your tree.
- Add some more herbs to the bottom and put some off to the sides. Keep adjusting until it looks perfect!
- Serve with some extra jam and honey on the side.
Notes
Sketch it first: It can be useful to sketch out your spread idea first, or have something in mind. You just need a basic triangle tree shape.
Platter or board size: You're going to need a large platter or board to serve your Christmas tree shape charcuterie board. Another option is covering the table with grazing table paper sheets (I prefer plain butcher paper because the Christmas-themed ones are quite colorful and the focus should be on your tree not the patterned background!)
Tree trunk: Either use twine to secure the pretzel rods for the trunk or just stack them.
The finishing touches: Don't add fresh fruit or fresh veggies until just before serving, so they stay fresh.
Extra ingredients: I like to add more bits and pieces to the tree to keep it replenished (and looking good) as people eat it. You could also serve extras on the side.
Platter or board size: You're going to need a large platter or board to serve your Christmas tree shape charcuterie board. Another option is covering the table with grazing table paper sheets (I prefer plain butcher paper because the Christmas-themed ones are quite colorful and the focus should be on your tree not the patterned background!)
Tree trunk: Either use twine to secure the pretzel rods for the trunk or just stack them.
The finishing touches: Don't add fresh fruit or fresh veggies until just before serving, so they stay fresh.
Extra ingredients: I like to add more bits and pieces to the tree to keep it replenished (and looking good) as people eat it. You could also serve extras on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 410mg | Iron: 3mg
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