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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Published: Dec 10, 2022 · Modified: Oct 15, 2023 by Jennifer Banz· 1 Comment

    10 Epic Christmas Charcuterie Boards

    Whether you are looking for simple or show stopping, these 10 Christmas Charcuterie Boards will have all of your family and friends swooning over your holiday table.

    Christmas charcuterie board collage

    You can use these 10 boards as inspiration, or you can create your own using my easy tips and tricks for the ultimate Christmas charcuterie board to fit your needs.

    What are the essentials for an amazing Christmas Charcuterie Board?

    We all know the food is the most essential part of any Christmas Charcuterie Board.  The other essentials would be the different types of boards, small bowls, utensils, picks, etc.

    The board

    There are so many different types of "boards" you can use to make a Christmas Charcuterie board.  In fact, you don't even have to use a board at all!  I have seen nice rimmed sheet pans, rimmed breakfast trays, plastic cutting boards, or just lay everything out on parchment paper on your table.

    If you want to avoid the most mess, I think rimmed trays make the best boards.  They contain the food, and keep your table a little less messy.  Whatever you use, make sure it is food safe.

    Bowls and Utensils

    The small bowls should be placed on your board first.  When it comes to jams, cheese spreads, nuts, olives, and condiments...you might want to consider putting those into small bowls to keep them contained.  4-8 ounces ramekins work great.  Different sizes, shapes, and color bowls add interest to your board.

    Utensils to consider would be small spoons for dips and condiments, small knives for cheeses and spreads, and picks for meats, olives, and small cheese cubes.  You should have small plates and napkins handy for your guests as well.

    Make sure every item on your board has a way to be grabbed without a guest using their fingers.  Have small tongs ready for crackers, cheese cubes, and meats.  Bowls of nuts and olives should have spoons.

    Make your boards inviting

    Fussy boards can be intimidating to guests who aren't familiar with something so fancy.  You can label your boards if you feel up for the task to make it less intimidating.  If your cheeses have rind, you may want to remove it so guests aren't unsure of how to consume it.  Unsliced cheese and meats will probably sit there uneaten so it would be best to have them all sliced ahead of time.

    Jars should be open with the utensil near or in them so guests aren't unsure of how to use them.  Really, just make it fool proof!  You don't want to be left with an uneaten charcuterie board at the end of your party.

    Here are some amazing Christmas Charcuterie Boards I found very inspiring.  Most are quite easy to accomplish, even for the novice.

    Italian Charcuterie Board

    Italian Charcuterie Board
    This Italian Charcuterie Board gives me that Christmas feeling with all of it's color! There are ample variety of meats, cheeses, and nuts...all organized on a round tray with handles.
    Check out this recipe
    Italian charcuterie board

    Oh Christmas Brie, Oh Christmas Brie Board

    Oh Christmas Brie, Oh Christmas Brie Board
    How beautiful is this board! This Christmas themed charcuterie board has a broad variety of meats, cheeses, fruit, and crackers. It looks complicated, but it would actually be pretty easy to pull off! She lists everything she uses in her post so be sure to check it out!
    Check out this recipe
    Epic Christmas charcuterie board

    Holiday Wreath Charcuterie Board

    Holiday Wreath Charcuterie Board
    How amazing, yet simple does this holiday wreath board look? All you need are some skewers, sliced salami, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, green olives, and mozzarella balls. Arrange in a wreath shape and add some sprigs of rosemary for more Christmas spirit.
    Check out this recipe
    Christmas wreath charcuterie board

    Simple Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

    Simple Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
    This show stopper Christmas Charcuterie board could not be more simple. Arrange your meats, cheeses, olives, and nuts into a Christmas tree shape on a large cutting board. Cut the star out of cheese and add rosemary sprigs for extra cheer!
    Check out this recipe
    Christmas tree charcuterie board

    Holly Jolly Kid's Snack Board

    Holly Jolly Kid's Snack Board
    This is literally the cutest snack board ever! We don't want to leave the kid's out of the festivities on Christmas...and I know my kids would love to help make it!
    Check out this recipe
    kids snack board

    The Ultimate Christmas Charcuterie Board

    I could not find an original source for this amazing board but I had to include it because it is so beautiful, yet simple! We've got salami rosettes, small squares of Swiss, cranberry coated goat cheese slices, blackberries, blueberries, sliced brie, a few slices of cured meats (I would add more on the side), and sprigs of rosemary and thyme.  The top greenery looks like sage leaves.

    beautiful Christmas charcuterie board

    Cheese Cube Christmas Tree Board

    Cheese Cube Christmas Tree Board
    This one is probably the simplest yet, and would probably be a crowd favorite. Who doesn't like cheese? Click the link for step by step instructions on how to make this beautiful Christmas Charcuterie Board.
    Check out this recipe
    Christmas tree cheese board

    Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board

    Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
    This one was made by a company for order on Instagram so there is no tutorial. This one is actually really simple if you just assemble your different elements into a wreath shape!
    Check out this recipe
    wreath Christmas charcuterie board

    Snowman Snack Board

    Snowman Snack Board
    This snowman snack board would be a hit with adults and kids! It is loaded with cheeses, fruit, crackers, and meats. I love the use of 3 different cheeses to shape the snowman.
    Check out this recipe
    snowman cheese board

    Dessert Charcuterie Board

    Dessert Charcuterie Board
    This might just be my favorite Christmas Charcuterie Board yet. I am all about this dessert charcuterie board! It is so festive and inviting. I am sure it would be a hit!
    Check out this recipe
    dessert charcuterie board

    No matter which board you choose, or if you decide to go the DIY route, I know it will be spectacular!

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    1. Rob Farren Handford says

      November 29, 2023 at 5:44 am

      Thank you for the lovely Christmas ideas

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