Christmas boards are all about the colors and flavors, but they don’t have to be complicated. This easy, small Christmas Board is full of delicious holiday ingredients with sweet and savory all on the same board. You can easily scale this small Christmas board to be any size you need, or you can make several smaller boards with different combination of ingredients. I served this little board at a family holiday gathering before lunch and it was perfect for a light snack.
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Why make an Easy, Small Christmas Board
This board is not only festive but delicious. Large boards often get all the attention during the holidays, but by making a small board is a great way to highlight some key ingredients and add some design elements. This board is great for holiday parties, cocktail parties, or a pre-dinner snack for just a few people. You could also serve this as a light meal for 2 people.
Ingredients for this Easy, Small Christmas Board
Choose any festive ingredients for this board. Below you can see exactly what I used to make this board:
- Green grapes
- Brie
- Salami (2 types)
- Proscuitto
- Raspberries
- Nuts
- Chocolate
- Crackers
- Raspberries
- Pomegranate Seeds
- Cranberry Cheese
- Gouda
- Optional: edible flowers and herbs for garnish
You can find other ingredients for this board on our general ingredients list.
How to Assemble this Easy, Small Christmas Board
One of the keys to putting this board together is to get creative on the design. With just a few little design elements, you can make this board look just a bit more fancy.
Start by cutting anything large into bite sized pieces. Lay the cheese slices out in rows or rounds to start.
Next make the salami rose. If you’ve never made a salami rose you can find a quick tutorial here and you can also fold your salami in a salami river.
Finish by putting the remaining ingredients on the board in groups or rows splitting up the colors, sizes and textures of the ingredients to keep it interesting.
Use herbs and edible flowers as garnish.
Tips for Serving an Easy, Small Christmas Board
Serve this small Christmas board at room temperature so the cheeses are soft and flavorful, set it out about 30 minutes before serving. Because the board is on the smaller side, it’s best enjoyed fresh, so plan to assemble it close to serving time. If you’re entertaining for longer, consider refreshing the board with extra crackers or fruit as needed.
This style of board is perfect for placing on a coffee table, kitchen island, or small side table, and it pairs beautifully with sparkling wine, mulled wine, or a festive cocktail. For larger gatherings, make two or three small boards with slightly different ingredients and scatter them throughout your space to keep guests mingling and snacking with ease.
