Save to Pinterest A festive and inviting platter featuring a selection of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, and crackers, beautifully paired with a creamy gingerbread dip for a unique holiday twist.
I first made this charcuterie board for a holiday party last December. Guests loved the unexpected gingerbread dip and how it brought a warm seasonal flavor to the snack table.
Ingredients
- Prosciutto: 100 g
- Salami: 100 g
- Smoked ham: 100 g
- Aged cheddar, cubed: 150 g
- Brie, sliced: 120 g
- Gouda, sliced: 120 g
- Red grapes: 1 small bunch
- Green grapes: 1 small bunch
- Apple, sliced: 1
- Pear, sliced: 1
- Dried apricots: 60 g
- Dried figs, halved: 60 g
- Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans): 50 g
- Assorted crackers: 120 g
- Breadsticks: 80 g
- Cream cheese, softened: 200 g
- Unsalted butter, softened: 2 tbsp
- Powdered sugar: 60 g
- Molasses: 2 tbsp
- Ground ginger: 1 tsp
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Ground nutmeg: ½ tsp
- Ground cloves: ¼ tsp
- Vanilla extract: ½ tsp
- Salt: pinch
Instructions
- Prepare the gingerbread dip:
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Add flavorings:
- Mix in powdered sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined and creamy. Transfer to a small serving bowl and chill until ready to serve.
- Arrange the board:
- Arrange the cured meats, cheeses, fruits, dried fruits, nuts, crackers, and breadsticks artfully on a large serving board or platter.
- Add the dip:
- Place the gingerbread dip bowl in the center or one corner of the board.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, allowing guests to pair the dip with fruit, crackers, or cheese as desired.
Save to Pinterest When my family tried this at home, everyone picked their favorite combination. The kids loved dipping breadsticks in the gingerbread dip, while adults preferred fruit pairings.
Serving Suggestions
Add olives or pickles for more savory options, or include vegetable sticks to balance the platter. The dip can also be served alongside breakfast pancakes or waffles for a holiday brunch.
Required Tools
You will need a large serving board or platter, a small bowl for the dip, a cheese knife, and spoons or tongs for serving.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides approximately 420 calories, 25 g fat, 34 g carbohydrates, and 16 g protein, though these amounts vary based on exact ingredient choices.
Save to Pinterest This charcuterie board is an easy centerpiece for gatherings. The creamy gingerbread dip adds a seasonal twist everyone will remember.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How can I make this board gluten-free?
Use gluten-free crackers and breadsticks; double-check any packaged items for gluten-containing ingredients.
- → Can the dip be made ahead of time?
Yes, prepare the gingerbread dip in advance and refrigerate until serving to save time and enhance the flavors.
- → What cheeses work best with this combination?
Aged cheddar, brie, and gouda are excellent choices, but you can swap in any favorites to suit your tastes.
- → Are there substitutes for the meats?
Feel free to use your preferred cured meats such as turkey, roast beef, or vegetarian deli slices based on dietary needs.
- → What fruits pair especially well with the dip?
Apple and pear slices are particularly delicious with the gingerbread dip, alongside grapes and dried fruits.
- → Can extra items be added to the platter?
Absolutely! Mix in olives, pickles, veggies, or cookies for more variety and added color to your board.