How to Create a Festive Christmas Charcuterie Board
Learn all of my tips and tricks for creating a super festive and fun Christmas Charcuterie Board that you can serve all season long.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cured meats {or deli meats}
- 8 ounces cheese {in a variety of flavors}
- 8 ounces crackers {or other starches}
- 6 ounces seasonal fruit {like cranberries and pomegranate seeds}
- 6 ounces seasonal vegetables {in Christmas colors}
- 1 cup olives {black or green}
- ½ cup pickles
- 1 cup candies {peppermint is a great option}
- 2 cups cookies {gingerbread are a good option}
- fresh herbs and edible flowers {for garnish}
Instructions
- Add the large items {meats & cheeses} to the board. Then place the crackers around the board.
- Next, arrange seasonal fruits and vegetables around the meat and cheese. Add bowls of dip, olives and pickles {or whatever you prefer}.
- Fill in any empty areas with candy and cookies. Finally, go back and fill in any areas and add fresh herbs and edible flowers. Serve or cover for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Get creative with the board you choose. You can even use a Christmas tree shaped board and arrange the ingredients into a tree shape.
- Use seasonal ingredients like peppermint, gingerbread and cranberries.
- Use small bowls to contain ingredients like olives, pickles and dip.
- Go back and fill in blank areas with small items. The key is to make the board look full and plentiful.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 856kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1649mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 1620IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 4mg