Description
A festive and visually stunning Christmas Charcuterie Board featuring a balanced mix of savory meats, delicious cheeses, fresh fruits, and crunchy crackers, garnished with rosemary sprigs to evoke the holiday spirit. Perfect for parties or holiday gatherings, this board combines flavors and colors to delight your guests.
Ingredients
Delicious Cheeses
- Medium cheddar cheese, sliced and cut with a small star cookie cutter
- Mozzarella balls
Fruit
- Strawberries, fresh
- Kiwi, peeled and sliced
- Raspberries, fresh
- Blackberries, fresh
Savory Meats
- Pepperoni slices
- Salami slices
- Prosciutto slices
Garnish
- Sprigs of fresh rosemary
Starch
- Three varieties of crackers (preferably circle shaped to accent the ornament design)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheeses: Slice the medium cheddar cheese and use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to create festive shapes. Rinse the mozzarella balls and drain them well.
- Prepare the fruit: Wash all the berries thoroughly. Peel and slice the kiwi into thin rounds that are easy to pick up.
- Arrange the meats: Neatly lay out pepperoni, salami, and prosciutto slices in small, overlapping piles or rolls for easy grabbing.
- Select the starches: Choose three different types of crackers, preferably circular to enhance the ornament look, and arrange them artistically around the board.
- Use the 3-3-3-3 rule: Ensure your board has three cheeses, three meats, three starches, and three fruits or vegetables/nuts to balance flavors and textures.
- Assemble the board: Start by placing the cheeses spaced evenly, followed by clusters of meats, fruits, and crackers, filling in gaps creatively to create an inviting and festive display.
- Add garnish: Place sprigs of rosemary around the board for a fragrant and seasonal touch that also enhances visual appeal.
- Serve: Present the board at room temperature to maximize flavor and enjoy with your favorite drinks over the holiday festivities.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow cheeses and meats to come to room temperature before serving.
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for optimal taste and appearance.
- Get creative with the arrangement to customize the board to your holiday theme.
- Use gluten-free crackers if needed to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Try adding nuts like almonds or walnuts for extra crunch and variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, assembly
- Cuisine: American Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 100 grams
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Christmas charcuterie board, holiday appetizer, festive cheese board, holiday party snacks, charcuterie platter
