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A festive charcuterie board arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree, featuring slices of salami, crackers, cheese, olives, rosemary, cherry tomatoes, and dried fruits like cranberries and blackberries, topped with a cheese star.

Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

Mandy Applegate
This Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board is a colorful, festive, and easy-to-assemble platter that delights both the eyes and taste buds. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it combines crackers, cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts into a joyful centerpiece that sparks conversation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings

Equipment

  • Serving platter
  • Parchment Paper (optional)
  • Knife
  • Small bowls (optional for olives or nuts)

Ingredients
  

  • Various entertaining crackers assorted sizes and flavors
  • Black olives
  • Green olives
  • Kosher Dill Petites
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Pistachios
  • Cranberries
  • Salami
  • Pepperoni
  • Monterey Jack cheese cubed
  • Sharp cheddar cheese cubed
  • Gruyere cheese sliced and cut into a star shape
  • Blackberries
  • Pretzel sticks
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the serving platter and optionally line with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the crackers in a tree shape, wider at the base, tapering to the top.
  • Place pretzel sticks at the base for the trunk and the cheese star at the top.
  • Add medium-sized items such as folded meats, cubed cheeses, and cherry tomatoes in rows.
  • Fill gaps with smaller items like olives, pistachios, cranberries, and blackberries.
  • Insert rosemary sprigs for greenery and aroma.
  • Adjust spacing as needed and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use any seasonal fruits or nuts for additional color and texture.
  • Substitute meats and cheeses based on preferences or dietary needs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Christmas appetizer platter, Christmas charcuterie board, Holiday charcuterie board
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