Why Make This Recipe
Creating a Christmas Tree Shaped Charcuterie Board is a fun and festive way to bring joy to your holiday gatherings. This eye-catching centerpiece combines delicious flavors with a playful design, making it perfect for any Christmas celebration. It’s not just about taste; the visual appeal of this charcuterie board will impress your family and friends. Plus, it’s easy to assemble and allows for creativity, letting you arrange your favorite ingredients in a unique and festive way.
How to Make Christmas Tree Shaped Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 10 fresh Rosemary sprigs (more or less depending on size)
- 1 celery stalk
- Red, green, and black seedless grapes (clipped into small clusters or remove stems completely if you like)
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar (cut into ¾-inch squares or whatever size you like)
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack (cut the same size as other cheeses)
- 4 ounces mild or medium cheddar (cut into equal size as other cheeses)
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- 1-2 star fruits (sliced)
- 1 cup assorted nuts
- 1 green kiwi fruit (sliced)
Directions
- Make the outline of your tree using the sprigs of rosemary, starting at the top and spreading out farther as you go down. You may need to adjust and rearrange them as you start adding your edible ingredients.
- Place the celery stem at the bottom for the trunk of the tree, using whatever length looks good to you. This entire process is kind of by sight and what looks good to you.
- Start at the bottom of your "tree". Each row should be more narrow than the last. Begin with a row of cheese, then add red grapes, another row of cheese, followed by green grapes, and then the last row of cheese and black grapes.
- Place kiwi slices in a triangle shape to create the "top" of the tree.
- Add one slice of star fruit at the very top for the star. If you want, you can add additional star fruit slices randomly over the "tree".
- Scatter cranberries sporadically around the tree as well as the mixed nuts. If you have room, the nuts could be the "pot" that the tree comes out of. Almonds work best for this, arranged in a square shape at the bottom of the celery stem, covering the very bottom of it.
- Your creation is ready! You can assemble up to 4 hours ahead of serving. Cover it in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
How to Serve Christmas Tree Shaped Charcuterie Board
Serve the Christmas Tree Shaped Charcuterie Board as a centerpiece on your holiday table. Guests will love picking their favorite items off the board. You can pair the board with crackers or bread, and it goes perfectly with festive drinks like wine or a holiday punch.
How to Store Christmas Tree Shaped Charcuterie Board
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. If the board is already assembled, try to consume it within a day for the best taste and freshness. If you’re storing items separately, keep the fruits and cheeses together in the fridge to maintain flavor.
Tips to Make Christmas Tree Shaped Charcuterie Board
- Choose your favorite cheeses and nuts to customize the board.
- Make sure to wash all fruits thoroughly before arranging them.
- Use colorful fruits and nuts to make your tree pop with festive colors.
Variation
You can add other ingredients like olives, cherry tomatoes, or dried fruits to give more variety. The key is to use items that are visually appealing and fit within the tree shape.
FAQs
1. Can I make the charcuterie board the night before?
Yes, you can assemble it up to 4 hours in advance. Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it until serving.
2. What can I use instead of rosemary?
If you can’t find rosemary, you can use other leafy greens like parsley or spinach to outline your tree.
3. Is this recipe suitable for kids?
Absolutely! This recipe is great for all ages. You can let kids help with assembling the board to get them involved in the holiday fun.
Christmas Tree Shaped Charcuterie Board
A festive and fun charcuterie board designed to resemble a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 10 fresh Rosemary sprigs
- 1 celery stalk
- Red, green, and black seedless grapes (clipped into small clusters)
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar (cut into ¾-inch squares)
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack (cut into ¾-inch squares)
- 4 ounces mild or medium cheddar (cut into ¾-inch squares)
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- 1–2 star fruits (sliced)
- 1 cup assorted nuts
- 1 green kiwi fruit (sliced)
Instructions
- Make the outline of your tree using the sprigs of rosemary, starting from the top and spreading farther down.
- Place the celery stem at the bottom for the trunk of the tree.
- Start from the bottom and create rows with cheese and grapes, alternating colors.
- Position kiwi slices in a triangle shape for the top of the tree.
- Add a slice of star fruit at the top for the star and scatter cranberries and nuts around the tree.
- Assemble the board up to 4 hours ahead of serving, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Customize with your favorite cheeses and nuts; use colorful fruits for visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: charcuterie, holiday appetizer, Christmas, festive food