Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
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4.3
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Description
The Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board combines evergreen sprigs as a base to form a festive tree shape complemented by celery as the trunk. Cubes of cheddar, halloumi, and dill-flavored havarti cheese are arranged with seedless grapes and sliced kiwi to add color and diversity. Fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and sage are interspersed to enhance the board's vibrancy. Star-shaped slices of star fruit, persimmon, or cheese form the tree topper, while fresh cranberries provide seasonal accents.
This arrangement yields a visually festive appetizer that balances creamy cheeses with fresh fruit and the herbal aroma of greens. Preparing the ingredients in uniform sizes and shapes keeps the presentation neat and accessible for guests.
The board suits holiday parties as a centerpiece or casual nibble offering. Planning ingredient colors carefully helps reinforce the seasonal theme, and assembling the board a day ahead keeps prep manageable. Using a sturdy wooden tray or cutting board as a base supports the design and serving process.
Ingredients
- evergreen sprigs or cypress sprigs
- 1 talk celery
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 4 ounces halloumi cheese cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 pound havarti cheese cut into 3/4-inch cubes, dill flavor
- grape seedless green, red, and black
- 1 kiwi sliced
- thyme fresh herbs
- rosemary
- sage
- 1 star fruit or persimmon or cheese slices, shaped with a star cookie cutter
- cranberries fresh
Instructions
- Place greenery/sprigs in the shape of a tree on a wooden tray, platter, or cutting board to resemble a Christmas tree shape.
- Place celery at the bottom for the tree trunk.
- Arrange cheese cubes, grapes, and kiwi in rows on greenery.
- Add fresh herbs between.
- Tuck additional Evergreen sprigs under the ingredients in the shape of a tree, if needed.
- Add star shapes on top of ingredients and top off the tree.
- Sprinkle with fresh cranberries, if using.
Notes
- If star fruit is unavailable, use a star-shaped cookie cutter on persimmon or cheese slices for the tree top decoration.
- Pre-cut fruits, vegetables, and cheeses in advance to streamline assembly and maintain freshness.
- Choose fruit and vegetable colors deliberately to align with your holiday theme or color scheme.
- Incorporate a variety of shapes like cubes, rounds, and stars to provide visual contrast on the board.
- A firm wooden tray or large cutting board serves as a good base for building the layered greenery and toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1- as many as you like
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 758mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 306IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 88mg | 98% |
| Calcium | 701mg | 70% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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