Description
Create a festive and visually stunning Christmas charcuterie board perfect for holiday parties. This recipe features a delightful assortment of pretzels, crackers, cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, olives, and sweet meringue cookies, all artfully arranged with festive rosemary garnish to impress your guests and offer a variety of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Snacks and Crackers
- 12 ounces small pretzel sticks (braided)
- 12 ounces assorted crackers (variety of flavors and colors)
Spreads and Nuts
- 8 ounces fruit-flavored jelly (optional for spreading on crackers)
- 8 ounces cashews or your favorite nuts
Fresh Produce
- 1 pound grapes (variety)
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound mini cucumbers (sliced)
Olives
- 10 ounces mixed marinated olives including Kalamata
Cheeses
- 8 ounces Brie (sliced into triangles)
- 4 ounces assorted cheeses (cut to preferred size)
Meats
- 8 ounces dry salami (spicy and regular, sliced)
- 8 ounces prosciutto
Sweets and Garnish
- 10 ounces bite-size meringue cookies (or cookies of your choice)
- Rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Board and Bowls: Position small bowls or ramekins on a round, slate, or wooden board. These will be used to hold your cashews, olives, and jelly spread.
- Arrange Cheeses and Crackers: Spread the Brie and assorted cheeses evenly around the board, placing crackers nearby for easy pairing.
- Place Meats: Lay out the dry salami and prosciutto slices stylishly across the board to add variety and depth.
- Add Fruits and Vegetables: Arrange grapes, cherry tomatoes, and sliced mini cucumbers on the board, balancing colors and textures.
- Fill Remaining Spaces: Fill any remaining gaps with cashews and bite-sized meringue cookies for a sweet contrast. Finally, garnish the entire board with fresh rosemary sprigs for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use a variety of crackers and cheeses to create visual interest and flavor diversity.
- Marinate olives if you prefer a stronger flavor punch.
- Chill meats and cheeses before assembling for freshness.
- Use fresh rosemary sprigs not only for aroma but also for decorative appeal.
- This board is highly customizable to accommodate dietary preferences or seasonal ingredients.
