Description
Impress your guests this holiday season with a stunning Charcuterie Tree Recipe that combines vibrant colors and delightful flavors in a creative, festive display. This eye-catching appetizer features an assortment of cured meats, savory cheeses, fresh fruits, and nuts, all artfully arranged to resemble a Christmas tree. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy gatherings, this charcuterie tree not only serves as a delicious snack but also as an impressive centerpiece that encourages sharing and mingling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound assorted cured meats (salami, prosciutto, pepperoni)
- 1 pound assorted cheeses (cheddar, brie, gouda)
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruits (grapes, strawberries, apple slices)
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1 cup olives (green and black)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (rosemary, thyme)
- Optional: crackers or breadsticks for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the base by laying out a large wooden board or platter.
- Arrange the cured meats into a triangular shape to form the tree outline.
- Cut cheeses into various shapes and layer them alongside or on top of the meats.
- Fill in gaps with fresh fruits and arrange them in clusters for color.
- Scatter nuts and olives around the tree for added texture.
- Garnish with fresh herbs to complete the festive look.
- Serve with optional honey or fruit preserves drizzled over the cheeses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10th of Charcuterie Tree
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg