Save A festive and visually stunning charcuterie board inspired by winter sleigh rides, featuring a selection of cured meats, cheeses, seasonal fruits, nuts, and sweet treats perfect for holiday gatherings.
I love serving this charcuterie board during the holidays as it brings everyone together with its colorful variety and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
- Cured Meats: 100 g prosciutto, 100 g salami sliced, 100 g soppressata
- Cheeses: 150 g aged cheddar cubed, 150 g brie sliced, 100 g gouda sliced, 100 g blue cheese crumbled
- Seasonal Fruits: 1 cup red grapes, 1 cup green grapes, 1 pomegranate seeded, 2 pears sliced, 1 apple sliced
- Nuts & Crunch: 1/2 cup roasted almonds, 1/2 cup candied walnuts, 1/2 cup pistachios, 1 cup assorted crackers (gluten-free if needed)
- Sweet Treats: 1/2 cup dark chocolate pieces, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup honey or fig jam
- Garnish: Fresh rosemary sprigs, Sugared cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange Cheeses:
- Arrange the cheeses evenly on a large wooden board or platter, spacing them out for easy access.
- Place Meats:
- Fold or roll the cured meats and place them around the cheeses.
- Add Fruits:
- Add fruit in small clusters, placing grapes, pomegranate seeds, apple, and pear slices around the board for color and freshness.
- Fill Gaps:
- Fill in gaps with nuts, crackers, and sweet treats, ensuring a balanced distribution.
- Add Bowls:
- Place small bowls or ramekins with honey or fig jam on the board.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and sugared cranberries for a festive touch.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, ensuring a mix of textures and flavors in each section.
Save This board always creates a joyous family moment, as everyone picks their favorite combinations and shares laughter.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter, small bowls or ramekins, cheese knives, small tongs or toothpicks
Allergen Information
Contains dairy cheeses, nuts almonds walnuts pistachios and potential gluten crackers. Meat products may contain traces of allergens mustard celery. Always check ingredient labels for allergens if serving guests with sensitivities.
Nutritional Information
Calories 320 Total Fat 22 g Carbohydrates 18 g Protein 13 g per serving
Save This charcuterie board is the perfect holiday centerpiece that combines ease with elegance.
Recipe FAQ
- → What meats are ideal for this board?
Prosciutto, salami, and soppressata provide a balanced mix of flavors and textures.
- → Which cheeses complement the selection?
Aged cheddar, brie, gouda, and blue cheese add a variety of creamy and sharp profiles.
- → How can I make this board gluten-free?
Use gluten-free crackers and verify all ingredients for gluten content before serving.
- → What fruits work best on the board?
Seasonal fruits like red and green grapes, pomegranate seeds, apple, and pear slices bring freshness and color.
- → Any suggestions for additional garnishes?
Fresh rosemary sprigs and sugared cranberries create a festive and aromatic finish.
- → How should the ingredients be arranged?
Distribute cheeses evenly, fold cured meats around them, cluster fruits in small groups, then fill gaps with nuts, crackers, and sweets.