Description
Create a festive and visually delightful Santa Claus Charcuterie Board perfect for holiday gatherings. This no-cook appetizer features a charming arrangement of hummus, fresh vegetables, olives, mozzarella pearls, pepperoni, grapes, nuts, and seasonal garnishes to resemble Santa’s face and hat, bringing a joyful and creative touch to your party spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Base and Spread
- 1 large round platter or cutting board
- 1 round container hummus
Fresh Produce
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 large cauliflower floret
- 1 small cucumber (sliced)
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup red grapes
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Dairy and Meat
- 1 to 2 cups mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
Snacks and Nuts
- 1/2 cup green olives
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup cashews
- Crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Hummus Base: Remove the lid from the hummus and smooth out the surface carefully. Place the entire container of hummus centered on your large round platter or cutting board to serve as the base for Santa’s face.
- Create Santa’s Face Features: Place one cherry or grape tomato directly on top of the hummus to represent Santa’s nose. Cut two tiny circular shapes from black olives using a small knife or kitchen shears, then press each olive piece onto a mozzarella pearl to form Santa’s eyes. Position these eyes above the tomato nose.
- Arrange Santa’s Beard: Surround the lower portion of the hummus container with the remaining mozzarella pearls, arranging them to mimic Santa’s fluffy beard.
- Construct Santa’s Hat: Outline Santa’s hat on one upper side of the hummus base using the red bell pepper strips. Fill the inside of the hat with the remaining cherry or grape tomatoes and slice of pepperoni. Then place the large cauliflower floret on one side of the hat to represent the pom pom.
- Decorate the Board: Arrange the cucumber slices, black and green olives, red and green grapes, dried cranberries, and cashews creatively around Santa’s face and hat, creating a festive and visually appealing design.
- Add Garnish: Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs around Santa’s face and throughout the platter as a festive garnish to add texture and aroma.
- Serve with Crackers: Place your favorite crackers around or alongside the platter to complement the charcuterie board and provide a crunchy element.
- Enjoy the Festive Spread: Present this delightful Santa Claus Charcuterie Board at your holiday parties to charm guests and bring smiles to the table with its creative and tasty arrangement.
Notes
- This recipe requires no cooking; it is assembled cold and ready to serve immediately.
- Use a round platter or cutting board that is large enough to allow creative arranging of all ingredients.
- Feel free to substitute pepperoni with other cured meats for different flavors.
- Fresh rosemary adds a subtle pine aroma, enhancing the festive feel.
- Keep ingredients chilled before assembling for optimal freshness.
- Customize the colors and ingredients to suit dietary preferences or availability.
