Charcuterie Board Recipe – Holiday Ornament Design
Festive Christmas charcuterie board arranged in ornament shape with star-cut cheese, fresh fruits, and quality meats. Perfect for holiday entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz medium cheddar cheese, sliced
- 1 container mozzarella balls (8 oz)
- 4 oz pepperoni slices
- 4 oz salami, folded or rolled
- 3 oz prosciutto
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 3 varieties round crackers
- 4–5 fresh rosemary sprigs
- Small star cookie cutter
Instructions
- Visualize ornament shape on large serving board and arrange cheddar stars in curved line for ornament cap.
- Form zig-zag lines with salami and prosciutto to create ornament body, working from top to bottom.
- Fill spaces between meat lines with mozzarella balls and berries, alternating colors for visual impact.
- Arrange circular crackers around perimeter and throughout board to reinforce ornament shape.
- Tuck kiwi slices and pepperoni into remaining gaps, folding pepperoni for dimension.
- Place rosemary sprigs at top of ornament design to represent hanging loop and add aromatic appeal.
Notes
- Use 3-3-3-3 rule: three cheeses, three meats, three starches, three fruits for balanced variety.
- Prepare star-shaped cheese cuts ahead of time. Board can be assembled 2 hours in advance if covered and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg