Christmas Charcuterie Board (Holiday Snack Board)
This Christmas charcuterie board is a festive and visually stunning holiday snack perfect for Christmas parties, family gatherings, and entertaining guests. Featuring a delightful assortment of cured meats, cheeses, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, crackers, and chocolate, this board offers a variety of flavors and textures that cater to diverse tastes and elevate your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 to 8 people
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Cured Meats
- Assorted cured meats (salami, prosciutto) – about 6 to 8 ounces total
Cheeses
- Cheddar cheese – 3 ounces, sliced or cubed
- Brie cheese – 3 ounces, sliced or wedge
- Gouda cheese – 3 ounces, sliced or cubed
Accompaniments
- Crackers – 1 to 2 cups assorted varieties
- Breadsticks – 1 cup
- Fresh grapes – 1 cup, washed and stemmed
- Apple slices – 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
- Dried cranberries – ½ cup
- Nuts (almonds, pecans) – ½ cup mixed
- Chocolate pieces or truffles – ¼ cup
Instructions
- Arrange Cheeses: Place the assorted cheeses evenly spaced across a large serving board to serve as focal points for the board.
- Add Meats: Fold or roll slices of the assorted cured meats and arrange them near the cheeses, creating small piles or fans for an attractive display.
- Fill with Accompaniments: Fill the empty spaces on the board with crackers, breadsticks, fresh grapes, apple slices, dried cranberries, nuts, and chocolate pieces, ensuring a balanced look and variety of textures.
- Serve or Store: Serve the charcuterie board immediately for best freshness, or cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, preferably within 4 hours to maintain optimal quality.
Notes
- Choose a variety of flavors and textures in both meats and cheeses for a more appealing board.
- Use fresh, ripe fruits and high-quality nuts for the best taste.
- To keep apple slices from browning, toss them lightly in lemon juice before arranging.
- For larger gatherings, scale up all ingredients proportionally.
- Customize the board with seasonal items or personal favorites.