Description
A festive holiday charcuterie board brings comfort and creativity to your Christmas gathering. Packed with seasonal flavors, vibrant colors, and irresistible bites, this no-cook appetizer is designed for easy assembly and maximum impact. Follow this guide to select cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, crackers, spreads, and treats, then arrange them on a wooden board with garnishes for a visually stunning display. With simple styling tips and pairing ideas for wines, mocktails, and warm drinks, you’ll create a centerpiece that invites guests to gather, graze, and celebrate the season in style.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Arrange three to five cheeses in the center of a large wooden board or slate.
2. Fold or roll cured meats and place them around the cheeses, creating volume and visual interest.
3. Fill gaps with clusters of grapes, mixed berries, apple slices, figs, and sugared cranberries.
4. Scatter nuts in small piles around the board for texture contrast.
5. Stack crackers and breads near cheeses and spreads in neat rows or stacks.
6. Place mini bowls of hummus, honey, jam, cranberry jam, and hot pepper jelly around the board.
7. Add chocolates, cookies, peppermint bark, and gingerbread bites for sweet finishes.
8. Tuck rosemary sprigs and pine sprigs into empty spaces for a festive garnish.
9. Surround the board with candles or fairy lights to create a cozy ambiance.
10. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per person
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