The talk of the town this holiday season is something quite unexpected. Everyone is often talking about the charcuterie board. Why? You might ask. Well, a charcuterie board is not just an appetizer. It is usually a piece of art! Holiday parties are the perfect time to show off your charcuterie skills. These Christmas tree charcuterie board ideas may give you a festive way to feed guests and create a beautiful centerpiece all at the same time.
A festive Christmas charcuterie board doesn’t have to be over the top and complex. Just form the ingredients into the shape of a Christmas tree, and you have a beautiful edible display of foods!
What Do I Need For A Charcuterie Board?
If you are thinking of creating a charcuterie Christmas tree, you want to ensure you have all the necessary tools. Cutting boards, sheet pans, cheese knives, etc., are all items you may need. I have rounded up a few of my favorite charcuterie board must-haves and linked them below!
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16 Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board Ideas
This Christmas season, create a festive charcuterie board by using your ingredients to create the shape of a tree! Guests will love it so much that they may not even want to eat it. HAHA, Just kidding.
Christmas CharcuterTREE Board
Ain’t Too Proud To Meg does it again with her festive Christmas tree charcuterie board! This board is definitely one of her easiest boards and most colorful! All you need is some cheddar cheese cubes, salami, fresh fruits, green olives, etc., and shape them into a tree shape. You can add festive touches like cheese snowflake cutouts or rosemary sprigs as a garnish.
The Real Charcuterie Christmas Tree
If you are looking for a charcuterie board that really looks and feels like a real Christmas tree, then Baker by Nature has got you covered. It has all the makings of a perfect charcuterie tree, right down to the star cookie cutter shape in the brie at the top of the tree. Place this Christmas tree charcuterie board on parchment paper in the center of your table or right on the tablecloth to make a beautiful centerpiece for your Christmas party.
Christmas Tree Shaped Charcuterie Board
A Christmas themed charcuterie board that is full of color. The Recipe Critic adds unexpected flavors to her board, such as kiwi and Wensleydale With Cranberries. She even uses a star-shaped cookie cutter to add something to the top and throughout the tree to give the illusion of ornaments!
Traditional Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Although Christmas tree-shaped charcuterie boards are not technically traditional, Peel with Zeal creates a traditional charcuterie board with all the fixings pretty perfectly. With a prep time of only 10 minutes, this Christmas tree shape is made of mozzarella balls, fresh fruit, and traditional charcuterie meats. Pair it with some crackers and jelly to make it extra delicious.
Fruit and Cheese Christmas Tree
Muy Bueno Cookbook is a huge fan of grazing boards, and her Christmas tree charcuterie board is simple yet beautiful. If your family and friends are always looking for simple ingredients like fruit and cheese, this Christmas cheese board is perfect!
Starry and Simple Charcuterie Board
When it comes to Christmas tree charcuterie board ideas, Jersey Girl Cooks has created a simple appetizer that has everything you’ll want! Your favorite meats, favorite cheeses, and even some star shape cutouts to add a little razzle-dazzle!
Elegant Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
This beautiful board from Taste of Home has a variety of meats, different types of cheeses, and some unexpected twists like peppermints, chocolate-covered pretzel sticks for the bottom of the tree, and even some red and green gummies! The perfect appetizer and dessert all in one.
Wild Christmas Tree Board
If you and your family are fans of Charle Brown Christmas trees or enjoy going to a Christmas tree farm and cutting down your own, this festive charcuterie board from Bellyfull will please you! With a tree trunk made of pretzel sticks, a prosciutto garland, hard and soft cheese, and some fresh herbs to give off tree vibes, this wild Christmas tree is the perfect snack.
Simple and Tasty Charcuterie Tree
Best Appetizers knows how to make a simple yet delicious Christmas tree charcuterie board. Served on a wooden board, this Christmas tree cheese board is full of white cheddar, fresh cranberries, cherry tomatoes, and more, making it a great option for your holiday gatherings.
Simple Italian Charcuterie Tree Board
A simple antipasto-type Christmas tree board, Julia’s Cuisine creates a simple and elegant charcuterie board full of tomato and mozzarella ball skewers, Spanish ham, olives, and more.
Colorful Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Crayons & Cravings gives us a colorful charcuterie board that is perfect for Christmas parties because it doesn’t take much time to create and can easily travel on the serving tray or cutting board if wrapped in plastic wrap! Plop some grapes, dried cranberries, cucumbers, crackers, meat, etc., together in the shape of a Christmas tree, and you’re good to go!
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
If you haven’t noticed, the Christmas tree charcuterie board does not need to include fancy ingredients. You can prepare it like any other charcuterie board with basic meats, cheeses, and fruit, and Belle of the Kitchen keeps it simple and traditional with hers.
Large Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
If you throw a holiday party each year that gets bigger, then The Comfort of Cooking has the perfect charcuterie Christmas tree board. It is full of different types of cheese, pomegranate seeds, green grapes, and meat. It even has fresh rosemary and a beautiful cheese star on top. A great appetizer for large parties!
Festive Christmas Charcuterie Board
This festive Christmas tree charcuterie board is perfect for this time of year. It has everything you need, and A Food Lover’s Kitchen includes product suggestions and step-by-step instructions to help you out!
Christma Tree Charcuterie Board
Cole In The Kitchen includes all the tips and tricks when building a Christmas tree Charcuterie board. Including the kinds of cheeses, meats, produce, and dry goods like spiced mixed nuts, dried cranberries, and more.
Easy Holiday Tree Charcuterie Board
A Christmas tree charcuterie board is simple to make. A Farmgirl’s Dream charcuterie tree focuses mostly on meats and cheeses. Adding some rosemary springs, fresh fruit, and a star cut out of the brie, this board is a classic charcuterie board.
Holiday Charcuterie Boards
Charcuterie boards are always crowd-pleasers, and during the holiday season, we all need easy appetizers that do not take us hours to bake or cook! Here are some other holiday charcuterie boards you may enjoy.
Christmas Charcuterie Board Recipe
Candy Cane Charcuterie Board Ideas
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