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Searching for the perfect Christmas appetizer? This Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board is so easy to put together and easy for guests to nibble on as they mingle. Featuring cheese, meat, veggies fruit and nuts, everyone will love this festive snack board!

Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

This Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board is a great holiday appetizer idea for all ages! This meat and cheese board is in the shape of a tree and a great way to add some holiday cheer to your festivities. Have fun getting creative with this simple Christmas charcuterie board idea!
Course Appetizer
Keyword charcuterie board, cheese board, Christmas, christmas appetizer, christmas party food, Christmas recipes, Christmas snacks, christmas tree appetizers, meat and cheese board
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 404 kcal
Author Emilie

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cubed pepper jack cheese
  • 8 oz. cubed cheddar cheese
  • 1 slice cheddar cheese
  • 6 oz. thinly sliced salami dry coppa and sweet soppressata shown
  • 6 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small bunch of broccoli
  • 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/3 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2/3 cup pecan halves
  • fresh herbs such as rosemary parsley, cilantro (shown)

Instructions

  1. Cut out star shapes using a slice of cheddar cheese (or other flavor). Set aside.

  2. Using a medium to large rectangular wooden cutting board, layer ingredients to create a tree shape. Start from the top or the bottom and layer ingredients.  Fresh herbs work well between the layers or as filler. Fold thinly sliced salami into fourths. Add three pecan halves at the base for the tree trunk. Use a star at the top to finish off the Christmas tree. Add in fresh cranberries, raspberries and additional small stars to use as Christmas tree ornaments.

Recipe Notes

Other Charcuterie Board Options:

  • chocolate: broken chunk chocolate, truffles, almond bark, chocolate covered cherries, turtles, toffee, chocolate covered raisins, dipped pretzels, chocolate covered peanuts, etc.
  • trail mix or additional nuts: roasted mixed nuts, cashews, pistachios, almonds or peanuts. Consider flavored nuts or various trail mixes.
  • olives: a variety of olives is a great addition to any charcuterie board and pairs well with the meat and cheeses
  • pickled items: such as pickles, mushrooms, peppers, garlic, onions, banana peppers, etc.
  • dried fruits: including dried cranberries, mango, raisins, apricots, pineapple, etc would look beautiful on this board
  • dip: consider offering a veggie dip on the side
  • pretzels: stick pretzels work great to mimic the branches or lined up together make a great base of the tree
  • crackers: a variety of crackers, especially if using sliced cheeses instead of cubed cheese, is a nice addition
  • fruit: grapes, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, figs, starfruit, kiwi, etc.
  • veggies: other veggies such as snap peas, cauliflower, cucumbers, peppers,etc.
Nutrition Facts
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Amount per Serving
Calories
404
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
73
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
876
mg
38
%
Potassium
 
436
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
 
1065
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
72
mg
87
%
Calcium
 
474
mg
47
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.