The most festive appetizer at any holiday party, this Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board couldn't be cuter. With a red and green color scheme, this 20 minute appetizer is perfect to serve at the holidays. Add your favorite meats and cheeses, and you'll impress every guest with this fun Christmas cheese board.
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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
A Christmas tree charcuterie board is the perfect appetizer for any holiday party. It's festive shape, ease of assembling, and all the yummy finger foods, is sure to make it a crowd pleasing recipe.
I've included all kinds of tips and tricks on building a Christmas cheese board, as well as what kind of cheeses, meats, produces, and dry goods you should use. You can easily customize this board to your liking and fill it with whatever makes you happy.
You may be a charcuterie board pro or you might be a beginner, but either way you're sure to impress every guest if you serve this fun and cheerful cheese board.
What kind of board should I use?
The type of board I use always depends on the number of people I'm serving. I'll use a bigger board like this for a crowd, or something smaller, like this, works for 4-6 people.
What's On A Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board?
This festive cheese board is pretty traditional in the ingredients it is made up of. Meats, cheese, olive, and crackers are the main components, but feel free to customize it however you like.
Cheeses:
I used cheddar cheese in mine, but you can use any kind. I like to stick to a white cheese, instead of one that is artificially colored. Here's a few ideas:
- Sharp cheddar
- Monterey Jack
- Pepper Jack
- Havarti
- Mozzarella
- Swiss
- Shaved parmesan
Meats:
Cured meats are a great way to incorporate a "red" color into the charcuta'tree'. These are a few of my favorites:
- Salami
- Sopressata
- Prosciutto
- Mortadella
- Capicola
Fruits & Veggies:
Sometimes all the meats and cheeses can make you feel a bit heavy, so I love to incorporate from fresh fruits and veggies to lighten things up.
Fruit:
I like to keep in the red and green color scheme.
- Strawberries
- raspberries
- Sugared cranberries
- Cherries
- Grapes (red + green varieties)
- Kiwi
- star fruit
Veggies:
- Cucumbers
- Celery
- Broccoli florets
- Olives
- Grape tomatoes
- Radishes
- Red bell peppers
Crackers & Dry Goods:
Different shaped crackers are a fun way to add visual interest, and dry goods such as nuts or dried fruit can add texture and depth to this Christmas cheese board.
- Wheat Thins
- HU crackers
- Round butter crackers
- Star shaped pretzels
- Club crackers
- Almonds
- Pistachios
- Spiced mixed nuts
- Dried cranberries
- Dried figs
Greenery:
Greens are a great way to garnish a Christmas tree charcuterie board and give it a professional look. These are a few of my favorite garnishes:
- Fresh rosemary
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh parsley
How To Make A Christmas Tree Cheese Board
- Start on the bottom and make your "stump" out of pretzel sticks or rectangular shaped crackers
- Next, add a layer of cured meats and work your way up in a triangle shape adding elements of cheese, olives, fruits, and crackers
- Use a cookie cutter to cut a star shape out of cheese and garnish with sprigs of fresh herbs
Charcuterie Board Variations
- Vegetarian: Skip the meats and add extra cheeses, crackers, and dried fruits like dates and figs
- Wreath shaped: Instead of making a Christmas tree, arrange all your items in a circle like a wreath. You can even add a festive bow for a final touch!
- Sweet: Turn this Christmas tree charcuterie board into a dessert board! Build it with Christmas cookies, candies, chocolate and fruit for build the prettiest, holiday inspired dessert charcuterie board.
Expert Tips
- Start at the bottom of the "tree" and build upwards
- Use cookie cutters to cut the cheese into fun, festive shapes
- Think about how many people you need to serve before you begin to make the cheese board
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand, then build your tree right before serving
- Stick to a color scheme to make it look coordinated
Frequently Asked Questions
Any leftovers can be stored in individual plastic bags or airtight containers in the fridge. As long as they didn't sit out too long, or aren't stale most of the items on your board will still be good.
The longest you'll want your Christmas cheese board to sit out is 2 hours. If it happens to be an exceptionally warm day, it's only safe to sit out for 60-90 minutes.
The most popular items you'll find on a charcuterie board are cured meats, assorted cheeses, olives, crackers, and dried fruits or nuts.
More Charcuterie Boards For You!
- Breakfast charcuterie board
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The most festive appetizer at any holiday party, this Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board couldn't be cuter. With a red and green color scheme, this 20 minute appetizer is perfect to serve at the holidays. Add your favorite meats and cheeses, and you'll impress every guest with this fun Christmas cheese board.
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Charcuterie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
CHEESE:
- Cheddar cheese- cubed
- Havarti cheese- cubed
MEATS:
- Hard salami
- Soppressata
PRODUCE:
- Sugared cranberries
- Green olives
DRY GOODS:
- Crackers
- Pretzel sticks
GARNISH:
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Start with the pretzel sticks and make a "stump"
- Next, add a layer of the salami
- Working upwards, make each level a little smaller than the previous one in order to form a triangle shape
- Once you get to the top, use a cookie cutter to cut a star out of cheese and garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
- Serve immediately and enjoy
Notes
- Start at the bottom of the "tree" and build upwards
- Use cookie cutters to cut the cheese into fun, festive shapes
- Think about how many people you need to serve before you begin to make the cheese board
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand, then build your tree right before serving
- Stick to a color scheme to make it look coordinated
- Store leftovers in individual an airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days
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