Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Assembling this culinary work of art involves arranging a variety of cheeses, cured meats, and complementary accompaniments in the shape of a Christmas tree, transforming a simple appetizer into a visually stunning centerpiece.
Servings: 4 People
Ingredients
- 1 mini mozzarella balls
- 1 large mozzarella balls
- 1 Colby Jack cheese chunks
- 1 Pepper Jack chunks
- 1 charcuterie meats salami, coppa and surpressa
- Raspberries
- Grape tomatoes
- Crackers
- Stuffed olives
- Almonds
Instructions
- Either purchase a wood Christmas Tree board or just design in the shape of the Christmas tree. (Board purchase from craft store.)
- Make sure to use a clean board and is food safe. If using a Christmas Tree Board from a hobby store, either add a layer of saran wrap before adding food or apply a food safe oil to it first and let dry.
- Take your meats and fold them in half and fold them once again and then insert a toothpick into the bottom point. Continue adding pieces of meat to the toothpick.
- Continue with all the meats. You can also roll up each piece and insert a toothpick into it.
- Remove the Mozzarella from package and dry with a paper towel. Set Aside.
- If you purchased the hard cheeses cut into chucks add to a plate for now, otherwise cut into ½ “ cubes.
- Wash your fruits and vegetables and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Get your board or platter ready and start by adding the meats, then cheeses, then fruits and vegetables and finish off with nuts.
- Add some garnish with rosemary sprigs.
- Add your crackers and optional items.
- Shape into a Christmas Tree if you do not have a shaped board.
Notes
Optional Ingredients
- Pecans
- Pistachios
- Black Olives
- Pomegranate Seeds
- Rosemary
- Cookies
- Grapes
- Pretzels
- Chocolates
- Cornichons
- Blueberries
- Jam, Jellys or Chutney
