Festive Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
A beautiful and delicious centerpiece for your holiday gathering!
Ingredients:
Base: A large wooden board or platter
Tree Trunk: A log of goat cheese or brie
Tree Needles: Fresh rosemary sprigs
Ornaments:
Grapes (red and green)
Cherry tomatoes
Sliced salami
Sliced prosciutto
Sliced cheese (e.g., cheddar, brie, gouda)
Olives
Dried cranberries or cherries
Candied nuts
Treetop Star: A star-shaped slice of orange or a small piece of cheese
Instructions:
Arrange the Base: Place the wooden board or platter on a flat surface.
Create the Tree Trunk: Place the log of goat cheese or brie at the bottom center of the board.
Add the Tree Needles: Arrange the rosemary sprigs around the cheese log to form the tree's branches.
Decorate with Ornaments: Fill in the spaces between the rosemary sprigs with the various food items, creating a festive Christmas tree shape.
Use the grapes, cherry tomatoes, salami, prosciutto, cheese, olives, and candied nuts as ornaments.
Add the Treetop: Place the star-shaped orange slice or cheese piece on top of the tree.
Tips:
Use a variety of colors and textures to create a visually appealing board.
You can add other festive elements, such as candy canes or gingerbread men.
To keep the cheese fresh, consider wrapping it in plastic wrap before placing it on the board.
You can also add crackers or breadsticks to the board for dipping.
Enjoy your festive and delicious Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board!