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Christmas Charcuterie Board – Festive Holiday Recipe

Christmas charcuterie board arranged in a festive wreath with cheddar, Brie, salami, prosciutto, fruit, crackers, and rosemary. The mix of creamy cheese, savory meats, crisp crackers, and fresh fruit makes a colorful centerpiece that’s ready to serve without cooking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 455
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup fig jam
  • 1 cup green olives pitted
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 wedge (8 oz) Brie cut into small wedges
  • 8 oz Genoa salami thinly sliced
  • 4 oz prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 1 lb red seedless grapes washed and dried
  • 1 pt strawberries hulled and dried
  • 1 box (8 oz) water crackers
  • 0.5 cup roasted almonds
  • 4 rosemary fresh sprigs, washed and dried

Equipment

  • 1 18-inch round serving board

Method
 

  1. Spoon the fig jam and green olives into separate small bowls.
  2. Set the bowls on opposite sides of an 18-inch round serving board.
  3. Arrange the cheddar, Brie, salami, and prosciutto in loose clusters around the bowls to form a wreath shape, folding the salami and prosciutto into loose ribbons.
  4. Fill the open spaces with the grapes and strawberries.
  5. Tuck the crackers and almonds into the remaining spaces.
  6. Add the rosemary sprigs as green accents.
  7. Serve immediately.
  8. Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour if the room temperature is above 90°F.

Notes

Arrange the cheeses and meats in loose clusters first, then fill gaps with fruit and crackers for a balanced wreath shape. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a nut-free board, omit the almonds.