Christmas Charcuterie Board 🎄

A Christmas charcuterie board is a festive way to welcome family and friends for holiday gatherings. With thoughtful touches of seasonal colours, flavours, and presentations, you can create a show-stopping centrepiece that celebrates the spirit of the season.

Festive Colour Palette

Embrace traditional Christmas colours by incorporating reds and greens throughout your board. Red elements can include cranberries, pomegranate seeds, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, and red pepper jelly. For greens, add rosemary sprigs (which resemble mini Christmas trees), pistachios, kiwi slices, and fresh herbs. Look for Christmas-themed cocktail picks, napkins, and plates to complement and accent your charcuterie board.

Seasonal Meats and Cheeses

Select meats with holiday appeal such as prosciutto (arranged in ribbon-like folds), cranberry-infused salami, or spiced chorizo. For cheeses, consider a creamy brie or camembert (which resembles snow), cranberry-studded chevre, marinated bocconcini, or a festive red-waxed cheese like Gouda or Edam.

Winter Fruits and Accompaniments

Incorporate seasonal winter fruits such as sliced pears, persimmons, pomegranate, and dried cranberries. Small bunches of red grapes can be arranged to resemble ornaments. Fig jam, cranberry sauce, or our homemade gourmet apple butter provide sweet complements that evoke holiday flavours.

Festive Crackers and Breads

Arrange star-shaped crackers, breadsticks positioned like tree branches, or sliced baguette rounds resembling snowflakes. Consider adding gingerbread crackers or rosemary focaccia to incorporate traditional holiday spices and herbs.

Holiday Garnishes

Transform your board with purposeful garnishes. Rosemary sprigs create miniature evergreen accents, while star anise, cinnamon sticks, and fresh sage add aromatic seasonal notes. Small sprigs of holly (for decoration only) or fresh cranberries on cocktail picks bring additional holiday cheer.

Creative Arrangements

Consider arranging elements in festive shapes, such as:

  • A wreath formation with greenery outlining the perimeter

  • A Christmas tree design with ingredients arranged in triangular formation

  • Cheese wheels stacked to resemble a snowman

  • Meats rolled to look like roses or pinwheels

Sweet Holiday Touches

Include some sweet elements with holiday appeal such as chocolate-dipped pretzels with peppermint bits, gingerbread cookies, small squares of peppermint bark, or candied orange slices dipped in chocolate.

Serving Suggestions

Present your creation on a wooden board, slate surface, or even a large decorative holiday platter. Incorporate small sprigs of pine, miniature ornaments (placed around, not on food), or battery-operated string lights around the perimeter of the board for additional festive ambiance.

A Christmas charcuterie board should feel abundant and welcoming—perfectly capturing the generous spirit of the season. The thoughtful combination of traditional holiday flavours with visual appeal will create a memorable centrepiece for your gathering that guests can enjoy throughout the celebration.