Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
This Christmas tree charcuterie board is the perfect appetizer for the holidays. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also easy to make this festive charcuterie board!
Charcuterie boards have become a staple around here and we love to use them for all kinds of events and holiday parties. In a pinch, they’re awesome for family dinner or date night too!
This party-sized giant charcuterie board is perfect for the holidays! Or how about this Christmas dessert charcuterie?
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We love charcuterie boards because they are so easy to create and fit into our low carb lifestyle. They combine all of our favorites; savory meat, delicious cheese, crunchy nuts, and sweet berries.
And no board would be complete in our house without our yummy smoked salmon!
This charcuterie tree makes a great appetizer during the holiday season! It’s so easy to create fun designs like the shape of a Christmas tree.
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How to Make a Charcuterie Board Christmas Tree
Ingredients
- Salted almonds – Crunchy and salty, these are great for snacking.
- Mennonite sausage, sliced – This flavorful, robust sausage brings a bit of hearty tradition to the table, making it a fantastic addition to any charcuterie spread.
- Almond flour crackers – Light and nutty, these gluten-free crackers are a delightful base for cheeses and dips.
- Small pickles – These tangy little delights are the ideal crunchy contrast to savory meats and cheeses.
- Smoked gouda cheese, cubed – Rich and smoky, this cheese offers a creamy texture and a deep flavor that elevates any snack situation.
- Swiss cheese, sliced – Smooth and mild, Swiss cheese is a classic that brings a touch of elegance to any cheese board.
- Chorizo, sliced – Spicy and flavorful, this Spanish sausage adds a bold kick to charcuterie boards.
- Homemade smoked salmon – Tender and smoky, this luxurious treat is a showstopper that elevates any gathering with its gourmet touch.
Tip: Cut a star shape out of puff pastry and bake to create a tree topper. Alternatively, cut a slice of meat or cheese with a small star cookie cutter to make a star for the top of the charcuterie plate.
Instructions
1. Select a large rectangular platter, tray, or wood bread board. This tree shaped cutting board with cheese knives would make a great serving board.
2. Lay various ingredients on the board from bottom to top. Create wider lines at the bottom, working each row a bit smaller towards the top to create a triangle tree shape.
3. Begin with crackers, then Mennonite sausage, Swiss cheese, chorizo, pickles, and cubed cheese.
Tip: Be sure to keep wet ingredients, like pickles, apart from things like crackers.
4. Add the smoked salmon and almonds to the remaining space at the top of the tree.
5. Finally, use a star shape to adorn the top of the tree.
Optional: Add soft cheese, such as brie, or fresh rosemary sprigs to the bottom of the tree to create a tree trunk.
The pops of red and green on this charcuterie board are totally intentional. I think that they give this festive board the perfect holiday vibe!
Other Charcuterie Tree Ideas
- Blue cheese
- White cheddar
- Cubes of pepper jack
- Mozzarella balls
- Green olives
- Black olives
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber slices
- Bell peppers
- Pomegranate seeds
- Fresh cranberries
- Red or green grapes
- Apricots
- Fresh rosemary
- Prosciutto
- Salami
- Pecans
- Pretzel sticks
The possibilities are truly endless when creating a Christmas charcuterie board!
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Charcuterie Board Must Haves
- This large wooden cutting board makes the perfect backdrop for any charcuterie plate.
- A cheese knife set is a must for any good charcuterie.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- Be sure to stock the kitchen with helpful tools like this food scale, these measuring cups, and a Kitchen Aid mixer.
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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- Salted almonds
- Mennonite sausage sliced
- Almond flour crackers
- Small pickles
- Smoked gouda cheese cubed
- Swiss cheese sliced
- Chorizo sliced
- Homemade smoked salmon
Instructions
- Select a large rectangular platter, tray, or wood bread board. This tree shaped cutting board with cheese knives would make a great serving board.
- Lay various ingredients on the board from bottom to top. Create wider lines at the bottom, working each row a bit smaller towards the top to create a triangle tree shape.
- Begin with crackers, then Mennonite sausage, Swiss cheese, chorizo, pickles and cubed cheese.
- Tip: Be sure to keep wet ingredients like pickles apart from things like crackers.
- Add the smoked salmon and almonds to the remaining space at the top of the tree.
- Finally, use a star shape to adorn the top of the tree.
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