Holiday charcuterie display shaped as a Christmas tree with international cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts for festive gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Manchego cheese, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz Aged Cheddar cheese, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz Provolone cheese, sliced or cubed
→ Meats
05 - 2.8 oz Prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 2.8 oz Soppressata, sliced
07 - 2.8 oz Chorizo, sliced
08 - 2.8 oz Mortadella, thinly sliced
→ Fruits and Vegetables
09 - 1 small bunch red grapes
10 - 1 small bunch green grapes
11 - 1 pomegranate, seeded
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
13 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
14 - 1 small handful baby arugula
→ Nuts and Extras
15 - 1.75 oz Marcona almonds
16 - 1.75 oz pistachios
17 - 12 green olives, pitted
18 - 12 black olives, pitted
19 - 2 tbsp fig jam
20 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
→ Bread and Crackers
21 - 12 slices toasted baguette
22 - 12 assorted crackers
# Steps to Follow:
01 - On a large rectangular or oval serving board, outline a Christmas tree shape using baby arugula leaves to represent the branches.
02 - Layer slices of toasted baguette and assorted crackers at the base to form the tree trunk.
03 - Arrange slices of meats and cheeses in alternating horizontal rows, slightly overlapping, to imitate tree boughs.
04 - Fill the gaps between rows with red and green grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pomegranate seeds to add color and texture.
05 - Place clusters of olives and nuts strategically to resemble ornaments on the tree.
06 - Set small bowls of fig jam and whole grain mustard near the board or nestle them within the arrangement for dipping.
07 - Place a star-shaped piece of cheese or a cluster of pomegranate seeds at the top center to complete the tree shape.
08 - Finish with additional baby arugula for a fresh green appearance and serve immediately.
