Save to Pinterest 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 charcuterie board was a highlight at our holiday party; guests loved mixing and matching all the delicious ingredients.
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 Fruit 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 Jams:
- 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.
Save to Pinterest This board brought our family together enjoying the holidays with laughter and shared stories over delicious bites.
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)
Save to Pinterest This charcuterie board is the perfect festive centerpiece that combines ease and elegance in one delicious spread.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses are ideal for this board?
Soft Brie, nutty Comté, tangy Bleu d'Auvergne, and creamy chèvre provide a balanced variety of flavors and textures.
- → How to arrange the starburst pattern effectively?
Place cheeses centrally in a star shape, fan cured meats outward as rays, and fill gaps with fruits and nuts for a radiant effect.
- → Can I substitute fresh fruits for seasonal options?
Yes, dried figs can replace fresh ones, and any seasonal fruits like apples or pears work well for freshness and color.
- → What are suitable accompaniments for this board?
Include small bowls of fig or cherry jam, honey, sliced baguette, and assorted crackers to complement the cheeses and meats.
- → How to adapt this for vegetarian guests?
Omit cured meats and add more cheeses, roasted vegetables, or marinated olives for satisfying variety.