Christmas is one of our favorite times to make a charcuterie board. Not only are there plenty of gatherings to attend, but there are so many adorabel charcuterie board ideas. From classic wreath boards to this fun festive Santa charcuterie board, it’s the perfect season to get creative.
This Santa charcuterie board can be assembled in just a few minutes and you can substitute many different ingredients to make the board.
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What is a Christmas Charcuterie Board
A Christmas charcuterie board is a festive and creative way to elevate your holiday gatherings. It goes beyond the traditional cheese and meat platter, incorporating seasonal flavors, colors, and a touch of holiday magic. This delightful spread is a visual feast, combining a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and decorative elements to capture the spirit of the season. The goal is to create a stunning and inviting display that not only satisfies the taste buds but also serves as a centerpiece for your holiday celebrations.
Best Ingredients for a Santa Charcuterie Board
You can use many ingredients on your Santa charcuterie board. The important ingredients for this board are a round of brie cheese, strawberries and/or raspberries and mozzarella balls. These ingredients are used to make the santas face, the beard and the Santa hat. Below are the ingredients we used for this board:
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels: Sprinkle the board with chocolate-covered pretzels to add a sweet and salty crunch, reminiscent of holiday treats by the fireplace.
- Mozzarella Balls: Arrange these bite-sized mozzarella balls as snowy accents and santas beard and hat, bringing a mild and creamy texture to contrast the other bold flavors.
- Green Grapes: Nestle clusters of green grapes to evoke the colors of Christmas and provide a refreshing burst of juiciness to balance the richness of the cheeses and meats.
- Kiwi: Introduce a touch of vibrant green with sliced kiwi, offering a tropical twist amidst the wintry flavors for a surprising and palate-cleansing element.
- Brie Cheese Round: The brie cheese round serves as the centerpiece, representing Santa’s round face.
- Pomegranate Seeds: Sprinkle pomegranate seeds like festive rubies, adding a burst of tartness and a visually stunning pop of red to the arrangement.
- Salami: Artfully fold or roll salami slices
- Strawberries: Place strawberries strategically to mimic Santa’s hats, creating a delightful combination of sweetness and a festive red hue.
- Pickles: Add pickles for a tangy and crunchy element, bringing a zesty contrast that complements the richness of the cheeses and cured meats.
- Bread Sticks: Arrange bread sticks.
- Cheddar Cheese (Cut into Wedges and Stars): Transform cheddar cheese into whimsical shapes like wedges and stars, or use honeydew melon for an alternative star shape, offering a sharp and bold flavor to the board.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Place cherry tomatoes strategically as vibrant “ornaments” on the board, adding a burst of freshness and a burst of red that ties into the Christmas color palette.
How to Assemble a Santa Charcuterie Board
Start by cutting your ingredients into bite sized pieces.
You will want to use a medium sized board for this Santa charcuterie board.
Start by placing the brie cheese in the center of the board. Cut off the top of the cheese and use this part of the cheese to create Santa’s mustache and hair. Use pomegranate seeds to make the eyes and nose of the Santa.
Arrange the strawberries to form Santa’s hat and the mozzarella balls to make the beard and the top of the hat.
Arrange the rest of the ingredients around the outside of the board including making a meat rose with the Salami.
Santa Charcuterie Board Recipe
Santa Charcuterie Board
Equipment
- Medium Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- Chocolate covered pretzels
- Mozzarella Balls
- Green grapes
- Kiwi
- Brie cheese round
- Pomegranate seeds
- Salami
- Strawberries
- Pickles
- Bread sticks
- Cheddar cheese but into wedges and stars – can also use honeydew melon to cut stars
- Cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Start by cutting your ingredients into bite sized pieces.
- You will want to use a medium sized board for this Santa charcuterie board.
- Start by placing the brie cheese in the center of the board. Cut off the top of the cheese and use this part of the cheese to create Santa’s mustache and hair. Use pomegranate seeds to make the eyes and nose of the Santa.
- Arrange the strawberries to form Santa’s hat and the mozzarella balls to make the beard and the top of the hat.
- Arrange the rest of the ingredients around the outside of the board including making a meat rose with the Salami.
