Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Create a stunning Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board with layers of cheese, meats, fruits, and crackers, topped with a brie "star" filled with cranberry sauce. The perfect festive appetizer for your holiday gatherings!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 1250 kcal
Cheese Layers: 1 Small brie cheese rind cut into a star shape, filled with cranberry sauce 1 cup Cheddar cheese cubed 1 cup Colby cheese cubed 1 cup Fresh mozzarella balls Meats: 16 Salami slices 16 Cooked sausage slices Fruits & Vegetables: 1 cup Red and green grapes ½ cup Cherry tomatoes ½ cup Fresh cranberries optional Snacks & Garnishes: ½ cip Green olives ½ cup Almonds 1 box Crackers 5-6 springs Fresh rosemary sprigs
Prepare the brie star topper: Build the Christmas tree shape: Start just below the brie and arrange rows of ingredients to form a triangular "tree." Follow this guide:
Row 1: A small row of cheddar cubes, about 3-4 pieces wide.
Row 2: A line of red grapes, slightly wider than the Cheese.
Row 3: A row of Colby cheese cubes, slightly wider than the grape row.
Row 4: A layer of sliced sausage slices.
Row 5: Mozzarella balls and green olives mixed together, continuing to widen the shape.
Row 6: Folded salami slices in a single line, slightly wider than the row above.
Row 7: A row of Colby cheese cubes, slightly wider than the salami row.
Row 8: A row of Cherry tomatoes.
Row 7: A row of Crackers along the bottom.
Row 7 (tree trunk): Arrange a wide rectangle of almonds at the bottom.
Calories: 1250 kcal Carbohydrates: 38 g Protein: 54 g Fat: 98 g Saturated Fat: 39 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 12 g Monounsaturated Fat: 39 g Trans Fat: 0.4 g Cholesterol: 236 mg Sodium: 2979 mg Potassium: 751 mg Fiber: 3 g Sugar: 9 g Vitamin A: 839 IU Vitamin C: 5 mg Calcium: 557 mg Iron: 5 mg
Keyword Brunch, Holidays, Party Food