Top 18 Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas!
Looking for unique Christmas charcuterie board ideas? You’ve come to the right place!
If you’re planning on putting together a Christmas dinner, are invited to a Christmas party, or just want something special for Christmas Eve, you can’t go wrong with a charcuterie board. It is an easy way to offer a variety of appetizers and finger foods while making them look amazing! Everyone can grab a quick bite while talking to friends and family before getting into dinner.
Traditionally charcuterie boards were made with cured meats and cheeses. However, today the options are endless! You can make a savory or sweet charcuterie board incorporating fruits, nuts, desserts, etc.
Check out these Christmas charcuterie boards that will make a major statement at your holiday parties and wow your guests this Christmas season!
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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board Ideas
1. Christmas CharcuterTREE Board via Ain’t Too Proud to Meg
This festive charcuterie board is so simple to assemble! You just need to have your cheese selection pre-cut into cubes, some fruit, crackers, and pretzels. Then cut some cheese stars out with the cookie cutter and voila! Get the tutorial.
2. Charcuterie Christmas Tree via @Fig_and_Brie (Instagram)
A triangle shaped tray or dish makes an instant Christmas tree charcuterie board. Just add fresh fruit like figs and strawberries, some green olives, and your favorite meats and cheeses. Garnish with some fresh rosemary for a final touch. See on Instagram.
3. Christmas Charcuterie Tree Board via This Grandma is Fun
Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a gorgeous charcuterie board shaped like a Christmas tree using a mix of fruit and cheese. Buying pre-cubed cheese cuts down on the prep time! Get the tutorial here.
Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Boards
4. Charcuterie Board Wreath via Wonky Wonderful
How cute is this Christmas wreath board made from antipasto skewers? Just add cherry tomatoes, your favorite salami, a green olive, and a cube of cheese to each skewer and arrange in a wreath shape. Create greenery for the wreath with fresh rosemary, sage leaves and sprouts! Get the tutorial here.
5. Christmas Charcuterie Wreath via Ain’t Too Proud to Meg
Similar to the Christmas Tree Charcuterie board you can make this wreath any size you like. Using round edges of a dinner platter or round board as a guide, space the brie bites ( you can find them at Trader Joe’s) and other soft cheeses out in a circle along with green olives or green grapes. Instant finger food for your holiday gatherings! Get the tutorial here.
6. Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board via @Fig_and-Brie
From all the Christmas charcuterie board ideas out there, this wreath definitely caught my attention. See the end of this post for a tutorial on how to make these gorgeous meat roses! Balance out the different meats and other savory items by filling the empty spaces with white chocolate and cookies! See on Instagram.
Candy Cane Charcuterie Boards
7. Candy Cane Caprese Board via The Baker Mama
Here’s a great way to display everybody’s favorite flavor combo! This Candy Cane Caprese Charcuterie Board is fresh and light and naturally in the Christmas color scheme. The best part: you can put together in matter of minutes on a wooden board! Check the tutorial here.
8. Cheesy Cane Board via @GrateBoards
Cheese and sweet flavors pair nicely in this cute candy cane cheese board. Just select a variety of fresh fruits, delicious cheeses, and candies that coordinate with the red-white candy cane Christmas colors. See on Instagram.
9. Candy Cane Christmas Charcuterie Board via Cutefetti
Here is another simple version that is good if you are short on time. Purchase precubed cheese, pepperoni, mozzarella balls, fruit and dipped pretzels. Serve some crackers in small bowls on the side. Get the tutorial here.
Savory and Sweet Christmas Charcuterie Boards
10. Merry Christmas Charcuterie Board via @Graze.Together
I love how you can turn a traditional charcuterie board into a special board for the holiday season with a few tweaks. Make a couple meat roses and stars out of cheese using cookie cutters. A “Merry Christmas” banner made from cheese cut with cookie cutters is a clever addition! You could also put a small paper banner on top. See on Instagram.
11. Christmas Charcuterie Tray via Freutcake
Have a serving tray with handles? Turn into a festive-looking cheese board. Bright red pomegranate seeds are a great addition to the top of Brie. While jam in small bowls and rosemary sprigs give it that festive touch. This platter looks substantial enough to be a main course! Get the tutorial here.
12. Oh Christmas Brie, Oh Christmas Brie via Ain’t Too Proud to Meg
Love brie? Make it the star of this beautiful holiday board that combines sweet treats with savory items. This one will wow guests at Christmas parties and big family dinners. Get the tutorial.
Christmas Cheese Boards
13. Pine Cone Cheese Ball via Ain’t Too Proud to Meg
This pinecone cheese ball board might look time consuming to make, but it is actually a lot easier than it looks! Talk about a statement piece to share and enjoy with family and friends at a holiday party. Check out the tutorial here.
14. Mini Cheese Ball Christmas Tree Platter via The View From Great Island
This cheese platter will be the talk of your next Christmas party for sure, well while it lasts! Purchase a variety of pre-made mini cheese balls to put this platter together in minutes. Place two cheese knives at the bottom so it looks like the tree’s trunk, add some crackers and enjoy! Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make this perfect holiday appetizer. Get the tutorial here.
15. How to Create a Holiday Cheese Board via Crate & Barrel
Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board Ideas
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16. Christmas Hot Chocolate Dessert Board via Casey Leigh
Who said Charcuterie boards are just for cheese and meat? Here is a sweet treat for everyone to get cozy and enjoy some hot cocoa at your holiday party or to simply gather close the fireplace and enjoy a relaxing family time. Get the tutorial.
17. How to Build a “Showstopping” Cookie Board via Williams Sonoma
Everyone loves to select what to get for dessert. If you have been busy baking Christmas cookies, show them off by arranging them on a beautiful board for your holiday gathering. Get the tutorial here.
18. Dessert Charcuterie Board for Christmas via Easy and Delish
This is a quick and easy, mess-free dessert charcuterie board you can make is a matter of minutes. It is a great option to bring something pretty and yummy to the table at the end of Christmas dinner. You can either bake some cookies, macarons, and meringues, or pick out your favorites sweet treats at the grocery store. Get the tutorial here.
Meat Roses for Charcuterie Boards
Here is a quick tutorial on how to make those beautiful meat flowers from salami you see on some of the savory charcuterie board ideas shown above.
How to Make Meat Flowers for Charcuterie Boards via Savory Experiments
Here is a tutorial that will surprise you with how simple it is to make some meat flowers from salami for your charcuterie board. You just need a wine glass! These roses will take your charcuterie board to the next level. Get the tutorial with step-by-step instructions here.
Shop It: Christmas Shaped Wood Boards
Check out these fun wood cutting boards to create an amazing Christmas charcuterie board:
Shop It: Christmas Cutting Boards
1. Bamboo Christmas tree board with cheese knife
2. Set of two acacia wood octagon boards
More Charcuterie Board Ideas!
Charcuterie boards are perfect for a variety of occasions! Don’t miss these other great ideas:
