Description
Create a festive showstopper with this Christmas Tree Shaped Charcuterie! This delightful appetizer combines an array of cured meats, cheeses, and colorful fruits and veggies to form a stunning Christmas tree centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Easy to assemble, it allows you to focus on what truly matters—enjoying time with loved ones. Customize it based on your preferences or dietary needs, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Perfect for sharing, this charcuterie board is not only delicious but also visually captivating, making it a must-try this holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound assorted cured meats (salami, prosciutto, pepperoni)
- 1 pound assorted cheeses (cheddar, brie, gouda)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup olives (green and black)
- 1 cup grapes (red and green)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- Fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme)
Instructions
- Start by laying out parchment paper in the shape of a Christmas tree on a large cutting board or platter.
- Layer the assorted cured meats in a tree shape, beginning with larger pieces at the bottom.
- Cut cheeses into festive shapes and arrange them around the meat layer.
- Fill in with cherry tomato halves, cucumber slices, olives, and grapes to resemble ornaments.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries on top and tuck fresh herbs throughout for garnish.
- Optionally include crackers or breadsticks as an accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg