Description
A stunning Christmas cheese board filled with festive colors, assorted cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and holiday-inspired garnishes—perfect for entertaining during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- Cheddar cheese, cubed
- Brie or Camembert cheese, whole or sliced
- Goat cheese log (optional: rolled in cranberries)
- Gouda or Swiss cheese, sliced
- Salami, folded or rolled
- Prosciutto or pepperoni
- Fresh fruits: grapes, strawberries, pomegranate seeds
- Dried fruits: cranberries, apricots
- Nuts: almonds, pecans, walnuts
- Crackers, breadsticks, or toasted baguette slices
- Honey or fig jam for serving
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish
- Optional decorative elements: candy canes, Christmas cookie cutters
Instructions
- Select a large wooden board or platter as your base.
- Place cheese selections in different sections of the board, spreading out shapes and colors.
- Add meats by folding or shaping them into rosettes for a festive look.
- Arrange fresh fruits and dried fruits around the cheeses and meats.
- Fill gaps with nuts, crackers, and bread slices.
- Drizzle honey or add a small bowl of jam for variety.
- Garnish with rosemary or thyme sprigs to add Christmas greenery.
- Optional: use cookie cutters to shape cheese slices into stars or trees.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until party time.
Notes
- Use red and green ingredients to enhance the holiday theme.
- Vary cheese textures for a more interesting board: soft, semi-soft, hard.
- Offer both savory and sweet items so guests have plenty of options.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: International