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A christmas tree shaped platter of fruit and crackers.
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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

Create an adorable charcuterie tree this holiday season with meats, cheeses, fruits & veggies for a delicious & fun Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Keri

Equipment

  • 1 Large Platter or cutting board

Ingredients

  • Broccoli Florets
  • Crackers - For making the base of the tree. Breadsticks or pretzel sticks can also be used.
  • Assorted Cured Meats - Such as salami prosciutto, and/or chorizo. If you prefer other deli meats, use them.
  • Various Cheeses - Cheddar brie, and gouda or your favorite cheeses.
  • Fresh Fruits - Strawberries apple slices, green grapes or red grapes.
  • Nuts- Almonds or cashews.
  • Olives - Black olives or green olives. Or try adding some pickles!
  • Red Bell Pepper and Yellow Bell Pepper
  • Fresh Herbs - Sprigs of rosemary sprigs bay leaves, and curly parsley.

Instructions

  • Start by selecting a large, flat serving platter or cutting board. Choose a board with a tree-like shape or simply arrange the ingredients in the form of a tree.
  • Toward the bottom of the platter, begin with a line of broccoli to create a boundary for the bottom of the tree. Under the broccoli, add crackers or breadsticks as the trunk of the tree.
  • Next, add a row of colorful cheese and some fruit. Strawberries are bright and festive in this platter.
  • Arrange the ingredients in rows. Insert a row of garnish periodically to be a bed for smaller ingredients like olives and nuts.
  • Over the broccoli and any areas that need extra color, add the bell pepper strips like a garland.
  • Top the tree with a star. You can free style cut this or use a small cookie cutter. The yellow bell pepper or piece of cheddar cheese works well for the star topper.

Notes

 
Start with a large rectangle platter. If you do not have one, try using a large cutting board, or even a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
This Christmas Tree Holiday Charcuterie Board only takes about 30 minutes to assemble and it is best served immediately. On the side you can set small bowls with extra ingredients or dipping sauces such as Ranch Dressing.