Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
A festive Christmas Charcuterie Board packed with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and garnishes — easy to assemble and perfect for holiday entertaining!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 0.1kcal
Ingredients
- Selection of 5 cheeses: we used Brie, bleu cheese, cheddar, Boursin, and maroilles.
- Selection of antipasto meats: we used dry-cured ham, smoky chorizo, and salami.
- Selection of crackers, different sizes, shapes and colors.
- 2 Spreads and jams: We used fig and cranberry.
- Fruit: grapes, figs, pomegranates, red currants.
- Other: olives, artichokes, pickles, stuffed mini bell peppers, assorted nuts.
- Garnish: fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary.
Instructions
- Start by arranging the cheeses around the edge of the board, leaving space in between. Next, place the meats on the board leaving space between. Add the crackers in piles on the board.
- If the spreads are in larger jars transfer them into smaller serving bowls then add a spoon and place them on the board.
- Now it’s time to fill in the gaps: add the grapes, figs, pomegranates and red currants. Fill any remaining gaps with the olives, artichokes, pickles, and mini peppers. Scatter the nuts around the board.
- Lastly, cut small bunches of fresh herbs and poke them underneath items around the edge of the board.
- If you have any leftover produce that won’t fit on the board without spoiling the wreath shape, add them to small bowls and display them on your serving table around the outside edge of the board.
Notes
- To replicate a wreath shape choose a large round board - ours was 21 inches in diameter, but a smaller board will also work well.
- The secret to a stress-free holiday season is to have your fridge stocked with long-lasting cheeses and a variety of antipasto and deli ingredients. You can quickly arrange a beautiful board at a moment’s notice!
- In terms of which cheeses to have on hand, we think a good rule of thumb is a brie or camembert, a crowd-pleasing cheddar, a soft cheese, an unusual strong cheese (like the maroilles) and if you like it, a bleu cheese. You are bound to have something that appeals to everyone.
- When thinking about how to present your board, a wreath shape is undoubtedly impactful, but a Christmas Charcuterie can look just as beautiful arranged on a large rectangular board. You could also consider covering your serving space with plastic wrap and arranging the charcuterie directly onto it - no board needed!
- When selecting ingredients, look for long-lasting items such as antipasti meats and deli items like olives and artichokes that will keep well in the refrigerator. These food items can be useful throughout the entire holiday season.
- Use colorful seasonal fruits to make your board look extra special. A board with a variety of foods, with different textures, sizes, and colors, will always look appealing.
- The fresh herbs add a lovely touch, and even though they are unlikely to be eaten, they make any charcuterie look really festive. To prolong the life of fresh-cut herbs, place them in a glass of water and refrigerate.
