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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Christmas Charcuterie Board or CharcuterWREATH

    Christmas Charcuterie Board or CharcuterWREATH

    December 11, 2021 By Chandice | 2 Comments | Updated November 21, 2022

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    This 30 minute Christmas charcuterie board or charcuterWREATH, is the perfect cheeseboard for holiday gatherings! With fresh fruit, meats & cheeses and even sweets, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

    This holiday season, get out of your traditional charcuterie board or gluten-free charcuterie board making and make this fun charcuterWREATH! It is both beautiful in presentation but full of all the great things you want in an appetizer spread.

    Keep it small with an individual charcuterie boxes or go BIG and make a holiday grazing table for a crowd! Or, mix it up and make our adorable charcuterie cones that you can carry around with you at a party.

    Christmas Charcuterie Board or CharcuterWREATH overhead shot

    Charcuterie boards are my go to for any gathering or party. I helped my sister do about 20 ft worth of charcuterie table for her Boho wedding and it was so much fun!

    One of my favorite boards was when we made a sugar cookie dessert charcuterie board. I even do holiday ones like this Valentines charcuterie board, Thanksgiving charcuterie board, Mexican charcuterie board, and our Halloween charcuterie board. A small charcuterie board or Super Bowl charcuterie board are also so fun!

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    So I like to keep as many things needed for any making them on hand. From honey, jams and cured meats to dried fruit and nuts.

    I like to save the grocery store trip for day of or day before making. That’s usually when I pick up fresh rosemary, seasonal fruit and cheeses.

    Our Christmas charcuterie wreath is one of my favorite holiday appetizers because it’s a great way to get kids and everyone really, excited about fruit, veggies, meat and cheese.

    When it is served like this, everyone wants to try! It is one of our favorite appetizers for Christmas potluck.

    While serving it is great, I think the fun part really is in making it. Somehow it makes me feel really creative as I cut, place, design and serve a pretty charcuterie.

    Close up on fruit, jam, berries and rose salami on a wood platter

    What is Christmas charcuterie?

    So what makes this different you ask? For the Christmas version of this board. I used lots of fresh green herbs as mock leaves in our edible wreath. I also chose red fruit like pomegranate and cranberries.

    We shaped it into a wreath on the big wood board and added in some holiday jams and peppermint chocolates for festive flavor. Sliced oranges are a must as they always remind me of the holidays. Did you get one in your stocking too?

    I even watched a video on how to make salami roses for a real POP! They were surprisingly easy and only took a few minutes to make.

    I also save the extra pomegranates for our slow cooker ham and bean soup. And the extra cranberries for our cranberry mocktail and non-alcoholic Prosecco drink with cranberries and pomegranate.

    As well as our cranberry Christmas crack, white chocolate and cranberry gluten-free French toast casserole, overnight muesli with cranberries and chestnuts and our gingerbread pancakes with sugared cranberries

    Christmas Charcuterie Board or CharcuterWREATH close up of meat and cheese

    What usually goes on a charcuterie board?

    While traditional charcuterie boards only have meat, the ones most people make today usually consist of a few simple things…

    • variety of cheese
    • variety of cured meats
    • olives, pickles, caperberries and/or artichoke hearts
    • dips (cranberry jam, artichoke dip and pistachio cream are my favorites) and the sweet ones also go great on our pancake charcuterie board
    • crackers or chips
    • decorated sugar cookies are a fun option as well but not traditional
    • fresh fruits (pears, cranberries and pomegranate)
    Putting cranberries on a Christmas Charcuterie Board or CharcuterWREATH

    What you need to make this Christmas cheese board

    Think of your favorite snack food items and a color scheme for your board then make a list. They should be finger foods or you can use small bowls to hold things like olives which tend to leak juice on the board.

    You can also use cookie cutter to shape items on to the board then gently remove the cookie cutter. If you don’t want to do the charcuterie wreath, you could also do it in a tree shape. Here are the main things you need for this board.

    • sliced meats, I used mine for making salami roses
    • hard cheeses and soft cheese like Boursin
    • sprigs of rosemary and other green herbs
    • fig jam or another seasonal jam
    • seasonal produce and fresh fruit like pomegranate seeds, oranges, persimmon and cranberries
    • green olives and cucumbers
    • nuts, crackers and anything else you like
    Girl holding big wood platter Christmas Charcuterie Board or CharcuterWREATH

    How to make it…

    Step 1: Get a board and place cups and little spreading knives where you would like them 

    Step 2: Add some dips, sauce or berries in the little cups as well as things like pickles which are wet and can make a mess

    Pro Tip: The cups are especially great for berries, olives and anything with “juices” so they don’t get your other board ingredients soggy

    Step 3: Add cheeses around the board, I recommend at least three varieties

    Step 4: Make salami roses and add those in as well

    Step 5: Add the cured meats, crackers, fruits and veggies (I love adding fresh pomegranate to this board!)

    Step 6: Finish by adding in the green herbs to make a “wreath” look

    Christmas Charcuterie Board or CharcuterWREATH veggies and cheese

    Other items to consider adding

    Some other great items you could add would be cherry tomatoes, goat cheese logs and any dips or new recipes you want to feature. If you are wanting to go with a more sweet, dessert board then add some candy canes and decorated sugar cookies in theme with your board.

    A great addition for a Christmas tree charcuterie board would be a cheese star at the top. OR you could go really rogue and become queen or king of the night with one of the most modern charcuteries, a charcuterie chalet! Have you seen them? They are so fun!

    Christmas Charcuterie Board or CharcuterWREATH close up

    Why it’s so great for holiday gatherings

    These festive charcuterie boards really are amazing for holiday parties because you make it and forget about it. People enjoy grazing while you enjoy visiting.

    For this same reason, I love it for Christmas Eve. No need to make a big meal since we know that will come the next day in the form of breakfast with our gluten-free cinnamon rolls and gluten-free breakfast casserole or with a big dinner.

    Mom and daughter holding large Christmas charcuterie board

    How do you store leftovers?

    It is best to put all items that need refrigeration such as cheeses, meats and dips and put them into containers. They can then be refrigerated until you want to enjoy them again. 

    Crackers, fruits, cookies and non-refrigerated items can be placed in containers and bags and stored at room temperature.

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    Christmas Charcuterie Board (CharcuterWREATH)

    Christmas Charcuterie Board or CharcuterWREATH
    5 from 3 votes
    This 30 minute Christmas charcuterie board or charcuterWREATH, is the perfect cheeseboard for holiday gatherings! With fresh fruit, meats & cheeses and even sweets, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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    Prep Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: board, charcuterie, christmas
    Servings: 16 people
    Calories: 400kcal

    Ingredients

    • sliced meats, I used mine for making salami roses
    • hard cheeses and soft cheese like Boursin
    • sprigs of rosemary and other green herbs
    • fig jam or another seasonal jam
    • seasonal produce and fresh fruit like pomegranate seeds, oranges, persimmon and cranberries
    • green olives and cucumbers
    • nuts, crackers and anything else you like
    • decorated sugar cookies optional

    Instructions

    • Step 1: Get a board and place cups and little spreading knives where you would like them 
    • Step 2: Add some dips, sauce or berries in the little cups as well as things like pickles which are wet and can make a mess
    • Step 3: Add cheeses around the board, I recommend at least three varieties
    • Step 4: Make salami roses and add those in as well
    • Step 5: Add the cured meats, crackers, fruits and veggies (I love adding fresh pomegranate to this board!)
    • Step 6: Finish by adding in the green herbs to make a “wreath” look

    Notes

    Pro Tip: The cups  or bowls on the board are especially great for berries, olives and anything with “juices” so they don’t get your other board ingredients soggy
    It is best to put all items that need refrigeration such as cheeses, meats and dips and put them into containers. They can then be refrigerated until you want to enjoy them again. 
    Crackers, fruits, cookies and non-refrigerated items can be placed in containers and bags and stored at room temperature.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 400kcal

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    Chandice of This Vivacious Life

    Hi, I'm Chandice!

    Parties, gatherings, gorgeous food and ESPECIALLY holidays with my people are what make my heart pitter patter. Having a place to share our favorite traditions, recipes and celebrations is very important to me. I live each day with unapologetic, authentic happiness and hope to help others do the same. More About Chandice

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    1. Jessica says

      December 11, 2021 at 4:30 am

      5 stars
      This is absolutely stunning and such a great tutorial to follow! Thank you so much for making this easy for me. My family was super impressed!

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      • Chandice says

        December 16, 2021 at 9:50 pm

        Thanks Jessica, I am so glad you loved it!

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