This Christmas tree-shaped charcuterie board will surely be the star of your holiday party or the perfect addition to your next Christmas movie night with the family.
This charcuterie board uses brie, salami, ham slices, pretzels, white chocolate, and a few other cheeses and veggies. You can mix it up and use your favorite cheeses and veggies. This is a flexible recipe. The key is to be specific about how you put it all together.
You will need a Christmas tree and snowflake cookie cutter such as these. You will also need a snowflake cookie mold like this one. The good news is that if you don’t have these stuck in a kitchen drawer somewhere, you can get them cheap and quick online.
If you’re looking for a creative and tasty gift idea for your neighbors, this Christmas-themed charcuterie board is a delightful option. It’s a fun and thoughtful way to bring a smile to the faces of those you love this holiday season.
How To Make A Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
✓ 4 oz. circle of brie cheese
✓ 2 oz. salami
✓ 4 slices of thinly sliced ham
✓ 1 cup pretzels
✓ 12 pretzel sticks
✓ 1/4 cup white chocolate wafers
✓ 6-8 cherry tomatoes
✓ 3/4 cup light grapes
✓ 3/4 cup dark grapes
✓ 2 tbsp. green or red jelly
✓ 12 mini mozzarella balls
✓ 1 baby bell cheese round
✓ 2 slices white cheese
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1:
Make the garland and roses out of salami.
For the garland, roll the salami slices in quarters and stack them in pairs with open sides.
For the roses, cut the salami in half, overlap and roll up. The larger around the salami, the larger the rose.
Step 2:
Next, we will make the Christmas tree out of brie.
First, cut off the top and bottom of the brie to create two flat edges.
Using a cookie cutter, cut out a Christmas tree from the center of the brie. Put the crust back in place to create a bottom.
You can use a green or red-colored jam or jelly, like mint jelly, kiwi jam, raspberry preserves, or red pepper jelly. Spoon the jam into the resulting tree-shaped container.
Cut off two sections to make a triangular shape. Cut the remainder into cubes.
Step 3:
Now it’s time to start building out the board. Place brie cheese and jam on top. Place roses of salami on the right and left, with some cherry tomatoes and cubes of brie cheese on the left. At the bottom center, place pretzel sticks in place of a Christmas tree trunk. Above the pretzel sticks, place a Babybel cheese with a snowflake print. Around the edges, place a ham folded in half mirrored. Arrange a garland of salami on the diagonal.
Step 4:
Arrange the dark grapes on top of the garland and the mini mozzarella on the bottom. Place the pretzels between the garland strip and the grapes. Fill the free areas with light grapes, chocolate, tomatoes so that you get a pyramidal composition. Add decorations – cheese snowflakes laid out randomly and some coarse or flake salt for the snow.
The bottom line
What I love most about this board is how effortlessly magical it looks while being incredibly simple to put together. I hope you love making this fun Christmas Tree charcuterie board! Nothing like a fun, festive snack Christmas platter to make get-togethers even more fun!
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
This festive Christmas tree-shaped charcuterie board is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Featuring an assortment of cheeses, salami, fruits, pretzels, and even a touch of kiwi jam, this board is not only delicious but also visually stunning. It’s simple to assemble and will add a magical touch to any Christmas party or cozy family night. Plus, it makes a unique and thoughtful food gift for neighbors or loved ones!
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Ingredients
- 4 0z. circle of brie cheese
- 2 oz. salami
- 4 slices of thinly sliced ham
- 1 cup pretzels
- 12 pretzel sticks
- 1/4 cup white chocolate wafers
- 6-8 cherry tomatoes
- 3/4 cup light grapes
- 3/4 cup dark grapes
- 2 tbsp. kiwi jam
- 12 mini mozzarella balls
- 1 baby bell cheese round
- 2 slices white cheese
Instructions
- For the garland, roll the salami slices in quarters and stack them in pairs with open sides.
- For the roses, cut the salami in half, overlap and roll up. The larger the salami, the larger the rose.
- Next, we will make the Christmas tree out of brie.
- First, cut off the top and bottom of the brie to create two flat edges.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut out a Christmas tree from the center of the brie. Put the crust back in place to create a bottom.
- Spoon the jam into the resulting container.
- Cut off two sections to make a triangular shape. Cut the remainder into cubes.
- Next, use your snowflake mold to imprint a snowflake on the baby bell.
- Use your snowflake cookie cutter to cut snowflakes from the white cheese slices.
- Now it is time to start building out the board. Place brie cheese and jam on top. Place roses of salami on the right and left, with some cherry tomatoes and cubes of brie cheese on the left. At the bottom center, place pretzel sticks in place of a Christmas tree trunk. Above the pretzel sticks, place a baby bell with a snowflake print. Around the edges, place a ham folded in half mirrored. Arrange a garland of salami on the diagonal.
- Arrange the dark grapes on top of the garland and the mini mozzarella on the bottom. Place the pretzels between the garland strip and the grapes. Fill the free areas with light grapes, chocolate, and tomatoes to get a pyramidal composition. Add decorations - cheese snowflakes laid out chaotically and some coarse salt instead of snow.
Notes
- You will need a Christmas Tree and snowflake cookie cutter such as these https://amzn.to/409SFUu. You will also need a snowflake cookie mold like this one.
- Feel free to customize this board with your favorite fruits, cheeses, or cured meats.
- If you don’t have kiwi jam, you can substitute it with a jam of your choice such as fig, apricot, or cranberry.
- Add decorative elements like a festive bow or pinecones to enhance the presentation of the board.
