Christmas Charcuterie Board
Build a meat-free Christmas charcuterie board with cheese, fruit, vegetables, crackers and nuts. Follow one festive red, white and green layout.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 420kcal
Equipment
- Large platter or board
- Cookie cutter
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Cheeses
- 1 (8 oz) wheel Brie cheese
- 4 oz Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese
- 3 oz Aged White Cheddar
- 3 oz Gouda
Meats
- 3 oz Beef Salami
- 3 oz Turkey Ham
- 3 oz Beef Pepperoni
Produce
- 1/2 cup red grapes
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup green olives
Spreads & Nuts
- 1/4 cup candied walnuts
- 1/4 cup everything-seasoned cashews
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons fig marmalade
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the ingredients: slice the beef salami, turkey ham, and beef pepperoni into thin rounds.
- Cut the Brie cheese into a wheel and use a cookie cutter to remove the center, filling the void with cranberry sauce or pomegranate seeds.
- Arrange the ingredients on a large platter or board in a circular pattern, starting with a layer of rosemary or arugula as the base.
- Add the sliced meats, cheeses, and fruits to the board, leaving space between each item for a visually appealing arrangement.
- Sprinkle the candied walnuts, everything-seasoned cashews, and dried cranberries throughout the board.
- Drizzle the honey, cranberry sauce, and fig marmalade over the ingredients in a decorative pattern.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and serve at room temperature, allowing the cheeses to reach optimal flavor.
- Remove the board from the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving to ensure the cheeses are at room temperature.
Notes
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Potassium: 320mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 20g
- Vitamin A: 10 IU
- Vitamin C: 20mg
- Calcium: 20mg
- Iron: 2mg