30 Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas 2023

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We thought you will benefit from these 30 Christmas charcuterie board ideas 2023 with ingredients and recipes. You will find ideas to make cookie boards, and hot chocolate boards along with other dessert charcuterie boards. There are festive ideas like Charcuterie Christmas tree and Christmas wreath as well. However, my favorite to be honest are the appetizer and snack boards. We have also taken care of you if you are seeking vegan Charcuterie board or cheese board inspiration for Holidays.

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It’s time to enjoy your meals by gathering with your family and friends on a festive dinner. Impress your guest this Christmas with your food display skills. Nothing is better than the Christmas charcuterie board set besides a stunning Christmas centerpiece. A Christmas charcuterie board is a perfect appetizer, sides and snacks for the holidays. This board is fun, festive, and full of meat, cheese, fruits, nuts, and other healthy ingredients. Everyone enjoys laughter and conversations popping a few things in the mouth. It is also fun to include Christmas garland and holiday decorations that are easy to prep so you have more time for your meal preparation.

Charcuterie is a French word pronounced as (shar-KOO-ta-Ree). As per Merriam Webster it means a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes.

What is Charcuterie Board?

A charcuterie board is used as an appetizer to serve on a wooden board or stone slab. You can eat straight from it or portion it onto flatware. In fact, you don’t need any special equipment for it. Just have a wooden cutting board, marble slate, cheese board, or even a serving platter ready to use for charcuterie board.

There are tons of options available one such fun and trendy idea is a lazy susan Charcuterie board that can spin and rotate on the table and provide ease of reach for our guests from any direction.

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Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas

Let’s have a look at easy and simple charcuterie boards for Christmas, you will love these grazing boards with recipes and ingredients shopping list for your ease.

Charlie Brown Christmas Charcuterie

Do you want to enjoy the movie at Christmas? Then this charlie brown Christmas charcuterie is the ultimate snack and foraging board to enjoy the movie. It’s so fun to make this charlie themed cookies board and you can enjoy it.

  • brie cheese
  • fresh rosemary
  • cherry tomato
  • cucumber
  • pretzel sticks
  • snoopy doghouse Christmas cakes
  • Charlie Brown Christmas macarons
  • Schroeder’s cream cheese
  • music note crackers
  • roasted peanuts
  • snowflake pretzels

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Christmas Cookie Charcuterie Board

The Christmas cookie charcuterie board is a perfect welcome treat for your Christmas parties. You can make this board with homemade or store-bought cookies and sweet gourmet treats.

  • Christmas cookie twinkle tree
  • triple chocolate chunk cookies
  • raspberry filled valentines heart cookies
  • milk chocolate almonds
  • chocolate served cherries
  • M&Ms, peppermint candies
  • peppermint cookies
  • chocolate toffee
  • butter pecan meltaway cookies

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Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board:

Building the board for holidays or Christmas for friends and family is fun. Everyone loves and enjoys making it. This hot chocolate charcuterie board is an excellent option to enjoy your Christmas. This DIY board is filled-up with Christmas-decorated marshmallows, chocolate spoons, peppermints, hot cocoa bombs, festive toppings, and sprinkles. It’s a gift for chocolate lovers. Use cookie cutters and small bowls for tiny ingredients.

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No Bake Christmas Cookie Charcuterie Board

Do you want a super easy but fancy dessert board for your holiday? Then this beautiful, customizable no bake cookie charcuterie board is easy to make and perfect for your kids.

  • Holiday M&M Candies
  • mixed nuts
  • holiday oreo cookies
  • gingerbread Oreo cookies
  • pepperidge farm peppermint milanos
  • gingerbread family cookies

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Oreo Cookie Charcuterie Board

The things; that we make for ourselves aren’t what the kids want to eat. So, making a kids-themed meal is a good idea, and oreo cookies charcuterie board is perfect for kids’ holidays. Oreo cookies are ideal for dipping and decorating. And without Oreo, no event will be welcome.

  • Chocolate Oreo cookies
  • golden Oreo cookies
  • dipped pretzel rods
  • dipped Oreo cookies
  • Oreo cookie pops
  • marshmallows
  • Hershey’s peppermint kisses
  • candy canes

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Christmas Candy Charcuterie Board

Making this sweet board is so much fun. Everyone will love this Christmas candy charcuterie board, especially the kids. This dessert board is easy to make with chocolate spoons, minty bells, Santa holiday party pals, peppermint buttercream frosting, assorted cookies, graham crackers, etc.

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Small Christmas Charcuterie Board:

The frosting Christmas tree charcuterie is so adorable. You can easily make it with vanilla frosting, green food color, small candies and sprinkles for decorating, mini chocolates, or any cookies you would like for dipping.

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Elf on the Shelf Hot Cocoa Board

It’s fun to make an elf-on-the-shelf charcuterie board, and an all-time favorite of kids. It’s filled with cookies, candies, hot cocoa mix, hot chocolate bombs, elf-on-the-shelf cookies, marshmallows, and cakes to make it the shape of an elf-on-shelf hot cocoa board. When it’s time for the elf-on-the-shelf hot cocoa board, you can fill it with your desired toppings. You can serve it as a breakfast or a snack board and enjoy your Christmas holidays.

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DIY Hot Cocoa Charcuterie Board

Nothing can beat the hot coca cup when it’s time to warm up yourself in the snow. Get ready for audible gasps when your guest sees this hot cocoa charcuterie board at your gathering. This masterpiece is perfect for all guests, from children to adults to old age.

  • cinnamon
  • vanilla and maple-infused whipped cream
  • marshmallows
  • chocolate chip cookies
  • chocolate-covered oreos
  • mini powdered donuts
  • chocolate-covered pretzels
  • pretzel rods
  • candies
  • candy canes
  • caramels

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Merry Charcuterie Board Idea:

This seasonal-themed wreath of fresh edibles and herbs is a delicious combo of holiday charcuterie board. This board is an addition for any Christmas parties and eve dinner with bamboo board and white round plate.

  • salami
  • prosciutto
  • cherry tomatoes
  • roasted sweet peppers
  • seedless red grapes
  • seedless green grapes
  • champagne grapes
  • black olives
  • green olives
  • dried fruits
  • cheese chunks
  • fruits
  • nuts
  • finger sandwiches
  • honey
  • jam
  • crackers
  • cookies
  • rosemary
  • basil leaves

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Merry and Bright Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board:

For festive holidays gathering appetizers are essential to keep your friend busy till dinner time. So, this Christmas wreath charcuterie board is the best option to kill time. Print ‘May your days be Merry and Bright’ Free Christmas Printable to display along.

  • salami
  • prosciutto
  • olives
  • cheese
  • roasted red pepper
  • rosemary

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Charcuterie board ideas

Make skewers and arrange them in a circle over the bamboo board to make a festive wreath.

Holiday Wreath Charcuterie Board

  • Meat – 4 oz spicy Salami or kababs
  • Produce – 1 jar roasted Artichokes, 1 pint Cherry tomatoes and 1 fresh Rosemary
  • Condiments – 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar and 1 jar green olives
  • Baking & Spices -1 pinch Salt and pepper
  • Oils and Vinegar – 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • Dairy – 10 oz Mozzarella balls
  • 25 to 30 bamboo skewers

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Christmas Wreath Charcuterie

Christmas wreath charcuterie gives yummilious touch to your holiday party or festive dinner on Christmas eve. This board is super easy to make and will be impressed your guests.

  • dry salami
  • cheese
  • strawberries
  • grapes
  • pomegranates
  • cranberries
  • blueberries
  • chocolate
  • crackers
  • rosemary

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Christmas Wreath Cheese Board

This Christmas wreath cheese board is a good appetizer and perfect for your kiddos. And the best part is that you can scale it according to your gathering without cooking or backing anything.

  • cheddar cheese
  • garlic cheese
  • pepper jack cheese
  • Habanero cheese
  • Greek olives
  • cherry tomatoes
  • fresh herbs such as bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and sage.

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Holiday Veggie Wreath Charcuterie Board

Are you conscious about your diet? Then go with this beautiful veggie wreath charcuterie board; it’s simple and easy to make. This simple vegetable wreath is a healthy option for your Christmas appetizer table.

  • leaves of kale
  • red pepper
  • yellow pepper
  • celery
  • carrots
  • cucumber
  • rosemary
  • cranberries
  • chocolate

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Grinch Christmas Charcuterie Board

Do you want to make an easy and impressive charcuterie board to serve? Then the Grinch Christmas charcuterie board is perfect for festive celebrations. You can add a fresh new spin to your Christmas party with this board featuring a Whoville Christmas Tree design.

  • salami
  • broccoli
  • cherry tomatoes
  • rosemary
  • Grinch cheeseball or mozzarella ball
  • pita crackers
  • star crackers
  • cheddar cheese cubes
  • Pepper Jack cheese cubes
  • half of a pretzel rod
  • mild cheddar slices
  • muster cheese slice
  • sausage bites

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Simple Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

This Christmas tree charcuterie board is so simple and easy to make. It will be a showstopper at your gathering and impress your guests.

  • fontina cheese
  • smoked gouda
  • salami
  • pepperoni
  • green olives
  • dried cranberries
  • almonds
  • honey mustard
  • rosemary
  • flatbread crackers
  • water crackers
  • pomegranate seeds

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Pinwheel Christmas Tree Appetizer Charcuterie Board

Pinwheel Christmas tree board appetizer is perfect for your holiday or Christmas eve. These non-baked tortilla pinwheels are fill up with festive savory cream. And arranged in a Christmas tree shape looks stunning. You can make it in no time before the party because there is no need to cook or bake.

Make pinwheels with cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, green olives, black olives, red peppers, dill, mince, tortillas, and green tortillas (spinach). Garnish with rosemary and cherry tomatoes.

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Christmas Tree Cheese Board

When it’s time to serve up your loved ones, nothing is perfect than this fun and festive Christmas tree cheese board. You can spread the cheese and meat on a charcuterie board in an impressive way. But it looks prettier when you arrange your favorite cheese, meat, fruits, and crackers into the shape of a Christmas tree.

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3D Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

Are you tired of your boring charcuterie board; try this 3D Christmas tree charcuterie board this Christmas. You can easily make this 3D board with a floral cone and wrapping sheet. Use toothpick to cover the entire cone with lettuce or salad leaves. After that, you can easily place the ingredients (sausages, cheese, olives, cherry tomatoes, herb cheese, cured meat, bocconcini, rosemary, jalapenos, and dried apricots) with the help of a toothpick. It would be a showstopper at your party and make everyone wow.

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Building a Christmas Charcuterie Tree

This Christmas charcuterie tree is a masterpiece for your creativity and makes everyone wow and amaze. This grazing charcuterie will be a showstopper and the perfect appetizer for your Christmas party. This tree has layers of:

  • olives
  • cheese
  • salami
  • cherry tomatoes
  • berries
  • strawberries
  • lychee

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Santa Charcuterie Board

Making Santa charcuterie board is full of fun. Fresh fruits, crackers, and creamy marshmallows that surround snowman dip with cheese and berries. This board is an eye-catching centerpiece at your table.

  • strawberries
  • raspberries
  • blueberries
  • green grapes
  • mozzarella pearls
  • ritz crackers
  • cranberries
  • marshmallow fluff
  • whipped cream cheese
  • vanilla extract

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Easy Santa Christmas Cheese Board

This Santa Christmas cheese board is so easy and yummilious. You can engage your kids to make this Santa cheese board for Christmas. They will enjoy making this holiday-themed snack with the whole family. This cute Santa can be madewith two different swiss and mozarella cheese, pepperoni, olives, grapes and cherry tomatoes.

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Candy Cane Caprese Salad

Candy cane Caprese salad board is a festive appetizer for holidays. It makes your guests wow with some toasted baguette slices and balsamic glaze. This salad board is a bit fancy but incredibly easy and an all-time favorite for everyone. For this salad charcuterie, you need beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, kosher salt, fresh basil leaves, and balsamic glaze.

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Candy Cane Charcuterie Board

Holidays are all about spending time together, eating, and having fun. There are a lot of recipes to bake or cook for the holidays, especially Christmas ones. And everyone wants to make something different and easy. This candy cane charcuterie board is one of them. It’s only shaped like a candy cane on a stone slate plate. But it’s healthy because it has cheese, meat, and veggies that nibble up.

  • pepperoni
  • salami
  • mozzarella cheese
  • tomatoes
  • basil leaves

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Easy Holiday Charcuterie Board

Making a perfect simple charcuterie board is super easy and not so expensive. You can easily impress your guest with this board made of meat, cheese, and fruits.

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Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board

Do you want to make a charcuterie dessert board for Christmas but don’t have a board to make it? Then make this DIY charcuterie board by yourself. It’s easy to make this DIY board with candies, chocolates, cookies, and nuts on a round plate. Make this Christmas dessert charcuterie board and surprise everyone with your creativity.

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Do you guys want to make your kid’s Christmas special this year? Then try this Christmas cheese charcuterie board. It is perfectly festive and healthy because it includes all things; that kids love to eat and even some healthy options from your point of view as a parent piece of mind. It’s filled with cheese, crackers, pretzels, yogurts, chocolate, cookies, cucumbers, carrots, apples, strawberries and meat served with candy cane and herb dip.

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An assortment of cheese, meat, crackers, chocolate, peanuts and fruits on a wood slab.

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Christmas Charcuterie board in red and green

You can make your festive charcuterie board in red and green colors. This board is themed festive, with red and green elements and classic Christmas flavors like pomegranate, cranberry, and nuts. This whimsical board is a great way to bring some holiday spirit to your dining table.

  • hard and soft cheese
  • salami
  • pepperoni
  • prosciutto
  • crackers
  • kiwi
  • green grapes
  • raspberries
  • pomegranate seeds
  • nuts
  • figs
  • honey
  • red pepper jelly
  • rosemary
  • dill

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Vegan Christmas Charcuterie Board

Do you want to surprise your guest? Then this simple vegan Christmas charcuterie board is; what are you looking for? This board can be served, as an appetizer, full meal, or snack. And you can create it small or big according to the guests you have to attend. This board has vegan dips, fresh fruits, olives, and nuts. It turns out as a centerpiece of your table.

Dips

  • Baba Ganoush
  • Roasted Carrot Hummus
  • Sun-Dried Tomato Pate
  • Edamame Hummus
  • Tomato Chutney
  • Vegan Cream Cheese

Fresh Fruit

  • Grapes
  • Raspberries
  • Blueberries
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Cucumber
  • Red and Green Apple
  • Kiwi

Nuts and Dried Fruits

  • Walnuts
  • Dried Apricots
  • Dates
  • Raisins
  • Roasted Almonds
  • Olives

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Epic Grilled Breakfast Charcuterie Board

Enjoy your breakfast with this grilled breakfast charcuterie board this Christmas. Let your guest graze this epic 26-inch tall board that is filled up; with waffles, sausages, scrambled or boiled eggs, toasts, jams, butter, charcuterie meats, cheese, or anything that you want to serve in breakfast. This epic board is satisfying and full of rich nutrition.

  • Waffles or pancakes
  • Sausages
  • Potatoes
  • Croissants, muffins, danish, coffee cake, bagels
  • Fruit or veggies
  • Eggs (soft-cooked, scrambled, over-easy)
  • Charcuterie meats
  • Charcuterie cheese
  • Toast, jam, and butter
  • Avocado

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Storage instructions for Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards take a little more care, but when shown the proper care and love, they can stay beautiful and serve your family for many, many years. There are some things you have to do and avoid to keep your base intact:

Do’s:

  • Wash your board with water and soap to get off foods or after setting out meat.
  • Oil it regularly because it protects the boards from moisture warping.
  • Dry off thoroughly with a towel after rinsing it.
  • Use food grad-wax in addition to oil for extra protection.
  • Use vinegar and baking soda or kosher salt and lemon to get rid of nasty smells and bacteria.

Don’t:

There are the following things you should have to avoid to keep your board intact.

  • Never use the dishwasher to clean the board.
  • Don’t use abrasive scrubbers like steel wool because it damages its beautiful finishing.
  • Don’t soak your board for a longer time in the water.
  • Don’t use vegetable or olive oil because these can rancid over time and cause your board to smell.
  • Don’t place it in a closed space because it can cause moisture warping and breaking.

What is a traditional charcuterie board?

The traditional board consists of meat and cheese only.

What are the most necessary items for a charcuterie board?

Charcuterie meats, cheeses (sliced or cubed), olives, roasted nuts, creamy spreads, crackers, veggies, and herbs (for the leafy part) are considered the most necessary items for a charcuterie board.

Should Charcuterie Board be served cold?

Mostly charcuterie board was served lightly chilled. And it could not be left standing at room temperature for more than a couple of hours. So, the best part is to make smaller platters or boards that can be rotated out of the fridge easily at a need to keep them fresh.

What is a way to build a charcuterie board?

There is no perfect way to make a board but you can follow these steps for an idea:

  1. Fill small vessels with dips, spreads, and yogurt.
  2. Add cheese and meat
  3. Add crackers
  4. Then add fruits, veggies, herbs, crackers, and snacks.

What are the main tips to build a charcuterie board?

  1. Get the perfect size board according to your need.
  2. Use easy-to-find ingredients.
  3. Use pre-sliced ingredients.
  4. Use a template for your guidance.
  5. Buy festive colored fruits and veggies
  6. Use lots of little bowls.

Do you make a charcuterie board the night before?

Wrap your board with everything that can be prepared except fresh fruits and veggies and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Make sure to set a timer to take it out 30 to 40 minutes before you’re ready to serve it.

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