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How to Make a Festive Holiday Charcuterie Board
Learn how to make a festive holiday charcuterie board! The perfect mix of cheeses, meats, and crackers to create an unforgettable appetizer for holiday parties.
Prep Time
20 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
388 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
Charcuterie Meats
- 7 oz prosciutto thinly sliced
- 7 oz spicy salami sliced
Cheeses
- 11 oz manchego cheese
- 10 oz cheddar cheese aged
- 1 large Brie cheese usually labeled for 'entertaining', wheel
Fruit
- 12-16 satsuma orange with leaves, to arrange into a wreath
- 6 figs quartered, fresh
- 1 cup goldenberries rinsed thoroughly
- 1 pomegranate broken into pieces
- 2 persimmon sliced
Extras
- pecans candied, a handful
- cranberry sauce or fig jam, a small bowl
- honeycomb for drizzling, or a small jar of honey
- baguette sliced (baguette
- artisan crackers sliced (baguette
- thyme for garnish, fresh, sprigs
- rosemary for garnish, fresh, sprigs
Instructions
Prep your Board
- Choose a large, flat board or platter. You may also use a large slate or a specially designed charcuterie board. Ensure it's clean and dry before starting your arrangement.
Cup of Yum
Create the Fruit Wreath
- Arrange the satsuma oranges in a circular wreath shape towards the edge of the board, ensuring some leaves are visible for a fresh, festive vibe.
Arrange the Cheeses
- Start by placing your cheeses on the board. Space them out to allow room for other items. Place the Brie on one side, Cheddar in another corner, and Manchego on the opposite side for space to put other ingredients for flavor and visual balance.
Place Extras
- Place small bowls of cranberry sauce or fig jam on the board. Add clusters of nuts near the cheeses to enhance texture and flavor. If using, place a piece of honeycomb centrally or a small jar of honey for drizzling.
Add the Meats
- Fold the prosciutto slices into elegant ribbons and fan them out near the Brie for a soft texture contrast. Roll or fold the salami slices and place them near the Cheddar for a robust flavor pairing.
Distribute the Fruits
- Scatter the fig quarters, goldenberries, pomegranate pieces, and persimmon slices around the board, filling gaps and adding color contrast.
Bread and Crackers
- Neatly arrange a selection of artisan crackers and slices of baguette around the board or on a separate plate.
Garnish
- Tuck sprigs of rosemary and thyme around the board to fill any small gaps and add a festive touch. Before serving, ensure all elements are accessible and that there’s a cheese knife for the Brie and a small spoon for the jam and honey.
Notes
- This recipe is simply to be able to replicate what I have done for this board, but I encourage you to swap out things you don't like or add things you love to this board. It's a guide, it doesn't have to be exactly the same.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
686mg
(29%)
Potassium
478mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1060IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
374mg
(37%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 478mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1060IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 374mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.