Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board Recipe
This Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board is a festive, no cook holiday appetizer that doubles as a stunning edible centerpiece. Cheese, salami roses, grapes, olives, and herbs are layered into a beautiful Christmas tree shape. Easy, impressive, and make ahead friendly for holiday parties.
Servings 8
Equipment
Ingredients
Meats
- Salami slices
- Pepperoni slices or turkey pepperoni
Cheeses
- Cheese Cubes: Cheddar Colby Jack
- Mozzarella pearls or mini bocconcini
Produce
- Green grapes
- Purple grapes
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber slices
- Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs tree greenery and garnish
Pantry & Extras
- Pitted olives
- Crackers
- Mini pretzels
- Pickles
- Almonds or pistachios optional
- Honey or fig jam optional for serving
Garnish
- Star shaped cheddar slice
Instructions
- Lay out a large rectangular or oval serving board vertically to create the base for your Christmas tree.
- Start forming the tree shape at the top with a small cluster of olives arranged in a triangle.
- Add a layer of grapes, then add cheese triangles underneath the grapes.
- Place a row of crackers below the cheese to add layers.
- Continue layering mini mozzarella balls, cucumbers, crackers, and salami slices, alternating textures and colors to form the tree shape.
- Overlap meats and cheeses slightly to create fullness and dimension.
- Use crackers or small breadsticks at the bottom for the tree trunk.
- Tuck fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs between layers to mimic evergreen branches and add a fragrant touch.
- Top with a star-shaped slice of cheese or ribbon for a festive finish.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Pat wet ingredients dry to keep the board fresh
Assemble up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerate
Use fresh herbs to mimic tree branches and fill gaps
Assemble up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerate
Use fresh herbs to mimic tree branches and fill gaps
