Pin it A festive and dazzling Christmas charcuterie board featuring a selection of artisan cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, nuts, and sweet treats, arranged in a starburst pattern to delight guests at any holiday gathering.
This board always brings joy to our holiday parties and is surprisingly simple to put together.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g Brie cheese sliced, 150 g Comté cubed, 100 g Bleu dAuvergne crumbled, 100 g Chèvre goat cheese sliced
- Cured Meats: 120 g Jambon de Bayonne thinly sliced, 120 g Rosette de Lyon sliced, 100 g Saucisson sec sliced
- Fresh Fruits: 1 bunch red grapes, 1 ripe pear sliced, 1 ripe apple sliced, 1 handful fresh figs halved or dried figs if out of season, 1 handful pomegranate seeds
- Nuts & Extras: 60 g roasted almonds, 60 g walnuts, 40 g pistachios shelled, 40 g dried cranberries
- Accompaniments: 1 small jar fig or cherry jam, 1 French baguette sliced, 1 small box assorted crackers, 1 small pot honey
- Sweets (optional for festive touch): 50 g dark chocolate broken into shards, 50 g candied orange peel, Festive star shaped cookies optional
Instructions
- Arrange Cheeses:
- Arrange the cheeses at the center of a large wooden board in the shape of a star alternating types for color and texture contrast.
- Fan Meats:
- Fan out the cured meats around the cheeses creating rays to mimic a starburst pattern.
- Fill Spaces:
- Fill the spaces between meats and cheeses with clusters of grapes slices of pear and apple and halved figs. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the fruit for color.
- Add Nuts:
- Add nuts and dried cranberries in small piles around the board ensuring even distribution for visual appeal and easy snacking.
- Place Bowls:
- Place small bowls or ramekins of jam and honey on the board.
- Arrange Bread:
- Arrange sliced baguette and crackers along the edges or in separate baskets.
- Add Sweets:
- For a sweet finish tuck shards of dark chocolate candied orange peel and festive cookies into open spaces on the board.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and encourage guests to mix and match flavors.
Pin it This platter brings our family together to share stories and laughter every holiday season.
Required Tools
Large wooden or marble serving board sharp knives for cheese and fruit small bowls or ramekins cheese spreaders or small spoons serving tongs optional
Allergen Information
Contains milk cheese tree nuts almonds walnuts pistachios gluten baguette crackers and possible traces of soy chocolate. Cured meats may contain nitrates nitrites. Always verify ingredient labels for allergens if serving guests with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories 390 Total Fat 23 g Carbohydrates 28 g Protein 17 g per serving estimated for 10 servings
Pin it This elegant board will elevate any holiday gathering with its beautiful presentation and delightful flavors.
Common Questions
- → What cheeses are featured on the board?
The board includes Brie, Comté, Bleu d'Auvergne, and Chèvre, offering a variety of textures and flavors.
- → Can this board accommodate vegetarian preferences?
Yes, simply omit cured meats and increase cheese varieties or add roasted vegetables and marinated olives.
- → How should the fruits be arranged?
Place bunches of grapes, sliced pear and apple, halved figs, and sprinkled pomegranate seeds between the cheeses and meats for color contrast.
- → What nuts complement the board?
Roasted almonds, walnuts, and pistachios are scattered around to add crunch and balance the flavors.
- → What accompaniments enhance the presentation?
Include jam, honey, sliced baguette, assorted crackers, dark chocolate shards, candied orange peel, and festive cookies for a sweet finish.
- → Which beverages pair well with this platter?
Champagne, sparkling wines, or light-bodied reds harmonize beautifully with the range of flavors on the board.