How to Make a Festive Holiday Charcuterie Board

overhead view of a holiday charcuterie board with a satsuma wreath

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How to Make a Festive Holiday Charcuterie Board

Learn how to make a festive holiday charcuterie board! The perfect mix of cheeses, meats, and crackers to create an unforgettable appetizer for holiday parties.

Prep Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: French

Servings: servings

Calories: 388kcal

Author: Eden Westbrook

Ingredients

Charcuterie Meats

7 oz prosciutto thinly sliced
7 oz spicy salami sliced

Cheeses

11 oz manchego cheese
10 oz aged cheddar cheese
1 large Brie wheel usually labeled for 'entertaining'

Fruit

12-16 satsuma oranges with leaves, to arrange into a wreath
6 fresh figs quartered
1 cup goldenberries rinsed thoroughly
1 pomegranate broken into pieces
2 persimmons sliced

Extras

a handful of candied pecans
a small bowl of cranberry sauce or fig jam
Honeycomb or a small jar of honey for drizzling
a variety of artisan crackers and sliced baguette
sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme for garnish

Instructions

Prep your Board

Choose a large, flat board or platter. You may also use a large slate or a specially designed charcuterie board. Ensure it's clean and dry before starting your arrangement.

Create the Fruit Wreath

Arrange the satsuma oranges in a circular wreath shape towards the edge of the board, ensuring some leaves are visible for a fresh, festive vibe.
12-16 satsuma oranges

Arrange the Cheeses

Start by placing your cheeses on the board. Space them out to allow room for other items. Place the Brie on one side, Cheddar in another corner, and Manchego on the opposite side for space to put other ingredients for flavor and visual balance.
11 oz manchego cheese, 10 oz aged cheddar cheese, 1 large Brie wheel

Place Extras

Place small bowls of cranberry sauce or fig jam on the board. Add clusters of nuts near the cheeses to enhance texture and flavor. If using, place a piece of honeycomb centrally or a small jar of honey for drizzling.
a handful of candied pecans, a small bowl of cranberry sauce or fig jam, Honeycomb or a small jar of honey

Add the Meats

Fold the prosciutto slices into elegant ribbons and fan them out near the Brie for a soft texture contrast. Roll or fold the salami slices and place them near the Cheddar for a robust flavor pairing.
7 oz prosciutto, 7 oz spicy salami

Distribute the Fruits

Scatter the fig quarters, goldenberries, pomegranate pieces, and persimmon slices around the board, filling gaps and adding color contrast.
6 fresh figs, 1 cup goldenberries, 1 pomegranate, 2 persimmons

Bread and Crackers

Neatly arrange a selection of artisan crackers and slices of baguette around the board or on a separate plate.
a variety of artisan crackers and sliced baguette

Garnish

Tuck sprigs of rosemary and thyme around the board to fill any small gaps and add a festive touch. Before serving, ensure all elements are accessible and that there’s a cheese knife for the Brie and a small spoon for the jam and honey.
sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme

Notes

Gentle Reminder

This recipe is simply to be able to replicate what I have done for this board, but I encourage you to swap out things you don't like or add things you love to this board. It's a guide, it doesn't have to be exactly the same.

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