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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

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Ingredients

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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

Baby Brie Star Tree Topper

4 ½ ounces baby brie sub with petite camembert

2 teaspoons fig jam

Cranberry Goat Cheese Log

½ cup dried cranberrieschopped

1 tbsp thyme leaveschopped

10 ½ ounces goat cheese log room temperature

Remaining ingredients

16 ounces antipasto meatssuch as salami, coppa or proscuitto

5 ounces manchego or other aged cheesesliced into triangles

16 ounces assorted crackers

1 pt cherry tomatoes

1 English cucumbersliced

1 applesliced; sub with pear

1 persimmon sliced; sub with orange or mandarins

½ cup fig jam

¼ cup honey

½ cup marcona almonds

½ cup olives

8 ounces red grapes

¼ cup pomegranate arils

Slice the baby brie or petite camembert in half width-wise. Using a mini star cookie cutter, cut a star shape out of on half of the cheese. Spread a very thin layer of jam over the bottom half of the cheese, then place the cheese with the star cut out over the jam. Reserve the star shaped cheese to decorate your board. Prep 1-2 days in advance.

Prepare the cranberry goat cheese log

Chop 1/2 cup dried cranberries and 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves and combine in a small bowl. Spread out over a plate large enough to hold your goat cheese log.

Roll the goat cheese log in the cranberry mixture until it is evenly coated. This works best if the goat cheese is room temperature. Freeze for 5 minutes or chill for one hour before slicing. Prep 1-2 days in advance.

Assemble the board

Place the baby brie star tree topper at the top of your board.

Arrange the cherry tomatoes beneath the star, followed by a row of meat, fruit, manchego cheese, more meat, sliced cucumber, then sliced goat cheese, making each row a bit wider than the last to create a tree shape. This is a rule of thumb — the board can be displayed any way you like!

16 ounces antipasto meats such as salami, coppa or proscuitto,5 ounces manchego,16 ounces assorted crackers,1 pint cherry tomatoes,1 English cucumber,1 medium apple,1 large persimmon,1/2 cup fig jam,1/4 cup honey,1/2 cup marcona almonds,1/2 cup olives,8 ounces red grapes,1/4 cup pomegranate arils

Outline the Christmas charcuterie board with fresh rosemary sprigs, then surround it with crackers, jam, honey, almonds, olives and more fruit. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Strategic Temperature Control 🌡️
Remove cheeses from the refrigerator 30-45 minutes before assembling to bring them to room temperature, allowing their flavors to fully develop and textures to become creamy for optimal tasting experience.
Prevent Fruit Oxidation 🍎
Toss cut apples and persimmons with a light lemon juice coating just before assembly to prevent browning and maintain their vibrant appearance throughout serving.
Create Visual Depth with Layering 🎄
Build your tree from the base up by placing larger items first, then nestle smaller elements like pomegranate arils and cranberries into gaps to create dimension and hide the board underneath for a more polished presentation.
Balance Flavors with Strategic Placement 🎯
Distribute creamy items (goat cheese, brie) and cured meats evenly throughout the tree rather than clustering them, ensuring each guest gets a balanced bite of textures and flavors.
Enhance Jams with Subtle Warmth ✨
Gently warm your fig jam and drizzle it over the board just before serving, creating an elegant glossy appearance while improving its spreadability and allowing guests to better appreciate the complex flavor profile.