Candy Cane Charcuterie Board
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Candy Cane Charcuterie Board
Description
This board begins with Caprese skewers made by threading cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and small mozzarella balls on toothpicks. A variety of roasted and salted nuts like hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, and chestnuts scatter across the board, alongside green and Kalamata olives for briny contrast. Crumbled cheeses including Gouda, Gruyere, and Mahon add creamy, rich notes.
Raspberries, candied cranberries, and red and green grapes introduce fresh and sweet bursts to balance the savory items. Cured meats such as prosciutto, salami, and sopressata are included for protein and depth. The ingredients are arranged artfully in a candy cane shape and garnished with fresh rosemary for a festive touch. Bread or crackers can be served alongside as desired.
The composition is fully customizable — cheeses, nuts, and meats can be swapped based on preference or dietary needs. It's a visually appealing and diverse spread suitable for holiday parties or casual entertaining. Extras can be refrigerated for replenishing the board throughout an event.
Ingredients
- 6-10 cherry tomato
- 6-10 small mozzarella balls
- 6-10 leaves basil fresh
- 1/2-1 cup quicos corn nuts or con nuts
- 1/2-1 cup hazelnut roasted and salted or raw
- 1/2-1 cup chestnuts roasted and shelled
- 1/2-1 cup almonds we love valencia or truffle almonds
- 1/2-1 cup cashews salted
- 1 pint raspberries fresh
- 1/2-1 cup gouda cheese we love a truffle gouda for this!, crumbled
- 1/2-1 cup gruyere cheese crumbled
- 1/2-1 cup Mahon cheese or any other medium-hard cheese of choice!, crumbed
- 1/2-1 cup kalamata olives pitted
- 1/2-1 cup Castelvetrano olives pitted
- 1 cup red grape
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1/2 cup candied cranberries
- 2-4 oz prosciutto
- 2-4 oz salami mixed
- 2-4 oz Sopressata
- 1/2 cup cornichons or gerkins
- rosemary fresh, to garnish
- bread or crackers of choice
Instructions
- Make your Caprese Skewers by taking two tooth picks and sticking each about halfway into a cherry or grape tomato on each side. Add a mozzarella ball on one side and a folded fresh basil leaf on the other. Add basil to mozzarella side and then end with another cherry tomato on one side and a mozzarella ball on the other, to create tomato, basil, mozzarella repeated on one skewer.
- Crumbled the cheeses into bite sized pieces.
- Assmele board by layering each ingredient into a candy cane shape.
- Store extras in the fridge to easily refill any holes.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary.
- Serve with your favorite baguette and crackers if desired.
Notes
- Customize the board using your preferred cheeses, nuts, olives, or meats to suit taste and dietary requirements.
- Shape the arrangement into other festive forms like a wreath or Christmas tree if desired.
- For a gluten-free board, omit bread or crackers or choose gluten-free alternatives.
- Keep leftover ingredients refrigerated to easily replenish the board during serving.
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Overall Rating
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