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Laura Lopez

Festive Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

An enchanting holiday grazing board styled into a festive evergreen Christmas tree! Layered with tiers of sharp cheddar cubes, fresh green grapes, folded halal cured beef ribbons, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fragrant fresh rosemary branches, crowned with a golden cheese star.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Artisan Cheeses & Tree Elements
  • 8 oz sharp white cheddar cut into neat 3/4-inch cubes
  • 8 oz smoked gouda or yellow cheddar cut into cubes, plus 1 thick slice cut into a 5-point star for tree topper
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls or ciliegine drained and patted dry (resemble festive snowballs)
Halal Cured Meats & Fresh Fruits
  • 6 oz halal beef bresaola or beef salami folded into delicate ribbons
  • 2 cups seedless green grapes washed and separated into bite-sized clusters
  • 1 1/2 cups ruby red cherry tomatoes sweet holiday red ornaments
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils sprinkled across like sparkling jewels
Evergreen Foliage, Nuts & Crackers
  • 1 bunch fresh rosemary sprigs stems tucked between layers to mimic evergreen pine branches
  • 1/2 cup toasted salted almonds or pecans to form the tree trunk at the base
  • 1 box assorted artisan sea salt crackers fanned around the board for serving

Method
 

Build the Evergreen Outline
  1. Choose a large rectangular or oval wooden board (or slate platter). Cut a star out of a 1/2-inch thick slice of cheddar cheese using a cookie cutter and place it at the top center of the board.
  2. Place fresh rosemary sprigs along the borders to establish the triangular evergreen outline of the Christmas tree.
Layer the Grazing Rows
  1. Layer the ingredients in horizontal tiers, starting narrow at the top under the star and expanding wider toward the base.
  2. Row 1 (Top): White cheddar cheese cubes.
  3. Row 2: Green grapes intertwined with fresh rosemary sprigs.
  4. Row 3: Folded halal beef bresaola ribbons.
  5. Row 4: Bright red cherry tomatoes (resembling festive holiday ornaments).
  6. Row 5: Smoked gouda cubes.
  7. Row 6: Mozzarella pearls and Castelvetrano green olives.
  8. Row 7 (Base): A wide foundation row of mixed cheeses and cured meats.
Finish the Trunk & Garnish
  1. Arrange toasted almonds, pretzel sticks, or wheat crackers centered at the bottom to form the rustic tree trunk.
  2. Scatter glistening ruby pomegranate arils across the cheese and tomato tiers for a jewel-like holiday shimmer.
  3. Tuck small fresh rosemary tips throughout the rows and serve with bowls of artisan crackers and honey!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1g Calories: 240cal (12%) Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) Protein: 14g (28%) Fat: 17g (26%) Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) Sodium: 460mg (20%) Potassium: 180mg (5%) Fiber: 1.5g (6%) Sugar: 6g (12%) Vitamin A: 420IU (8%) Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) Calcium: 260mg (26%) Iron: 1.1mg (6%)
Keywords: christmas cheese board, christmas tree charcuterie board, festive appetizers, holiday charcuterie board, holiday party food

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